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WANTED BUT THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER MAN IN EUROPE Europe is listening now to the deafening silence of the Muslim community. We at Euro Weekly News (EWN) do not t a k e a n y p o l i tica l stance; however, we pride ourselves as being a voice of the people. Of course, our readers understand this is the work of extremists Muslim extremists. So we invite all Muslims to w al k wi t h u s h a nd in hand to pay your respects to those who were cold-bloodedly murdered in vain - lay wreaths and flowers in re-
membrance of their last fearful minutes. Cry with pain alongside your neighbours who have lost their loved ones torn apart with bullets sprayed at them by the sadistic hand of a gleeful terrorist. Shout from your mosques that this is not in the name of religion - and terrorists’ hatred of the western world, which they have infiltrated and which they want to destroy, is now your home and th ey a re n o t w elc o me in your place of worship.
Monitor your children and their friends on social media. Work with us, the majority, if you really want to be European. Foreigners living in Spain c a nnot a nd mus t not be
KEY SUSPECT: Massive manhunt under way. racist as it would be a contradiction beyond belief but the deafening silence of many of those in the Muslim community, particularly
in Europe, is instilling fear in us all. As the voice of the expat community, EWN is now begging to hear your voi ce l oud and cl ear, de-
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Trojans undone by Greek forces THE Trojans were undone by the Greek forces who left the horse full of troops behind when they appeared to give up after their siege
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The net is tightening HEAVY gunfire was reported from the scene for several hours
of the city. L e t u s h o p e th at the granting of refugee status to so many people will not be Europe’s Achilles heel.
Terrorists named AS the days pass following the attack on Paris, French authorities are identifying more and more of those responsible for the atrocities. There are now six named terrorists including Salah Abdeslam, who is on the run and still being hunted by the authorities, and his brother Brahim, who blew himself up.
Jihadi tweets ALTHOUGH agents of ISIS have been well known for manipulating social media, various groups of anti-terrorist hackers have taken to the internet and are rapidly clos-
ing down terrorist twitter and social media accounts. According to the founder of Kronos Advisory, “a tweeting jihadi is a targetable jihadi.”
PLANNED OPERATION: Police raided Paris apartment in the early morning of November 18. By John Smith AS part of a planned operation, police raided an apartment in the Paris suburb of StDenis in the early morning of November 18 in the search for Abdelhamid Abaaoud, a Belgian jihadist who is suspected of being a main participant in Friday’s assaults. Seven people including at least one woman whose identities are not yet known
were arrested during the operation. Another woman who it is believed was a cousin of Abdelhamid Abaaoud, detonated a suicide vest, and a second person, said to be a terrorist was shot and killed by police whilst a bystander was wounded. At the time of going to press, there were unconfirmed reports that Abdelhamid Abaaoud is the person who was shot. Heavy gunfire was reported from the
scene for several hours before the arrests were made and at least five police officers were wounded following the explosion whilst a police dog was killed. It is now believed there was another suspect involved in last week’s massacres in Paris which would bring the total to nine people of which seven are dead and the other two, including Salah Abdeslam are ‘on the run.’
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COLOURS of the French Tricolor light up iconic landmarks across globe
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THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge signed a book of condolence at the French Embassy in London on November 17, for the people of Paris.
Security threat BELGIUM’s friendly match with Spain on November 17 was cancelled due to security fears in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Mutual defence French statement THE French Government advised the EU on November 17 that in accordance with Article 42.7 of the Lisbon Treaty it wished to invoke the Union’s Mutual Defence Clause in response to the ISIS terror attacks on Paris.
Manhunts France determined
Whilst the Eiffel Tower (centre) remained dark, the world’s iconic buildings showed their true colours.
By John Smith IN the same way that so many people stated ‘Je Suis Charlie’ after the Charlie Hebdo tragedy, city councils and governments around the world decided to show their solidarity with the people of Paris by decorating iconic buildings with the colours of the French Tricolor, blue, white and red. Whilst the Eiffel Tower may have been plunged into darkness, buildings in every part of the world from Australia to Gibraltar, America to Brazil, Israel to Mexico, Spain to Albania, China to UK, all registered their support. One of most poignant tributes was the One World Trade Center in
132 innocent people were barbarically murdered by ISIS on November 13, 2015, in a series of cowardly attacks. Their deaths have changed the world as we know it forever.
New York City where people still have vivid memories of the 9/11 atrocities. Perhaps unsurprisingly the demonstrations of support in the Middle East were somewhat less obvious . H ow e ve r, the w orld’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), toge the r w ith the 828-me tre -ta ll building in Dubai, Burj Al Arab the world’s only seven-star hotel and Capital Gate building in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, were all lit up in the colours of the French flag. The government of the UAE condemned the attacks on Paris as did official government spokesmen in Iran, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia with other Muslim states following suit.
Pianist’s tribute A musical mission
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The pianist, who played a version of Imagine on the street outside the Bataclan, has been identified as 34year-old Davide Martello. He was watching the France v Germany match in Germany when the bombing began at the Stade de France and set off on a 400-mile journey to Paris together with his grand piano.
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Quote of the Week Terrorism will not destroy the French Republic because the Republic will destroy it” President Francois Hollande in his speech to both Houses of Parliament following the Paris attacks
Valiant footballers play on for France DESPITE the terrible events on Friday November 13, the French national football team decided that it would not cancel its friendly match with England, due to be held at Wemb-
ley Stadium on the evening of November 17. Considering that at least one of the suicide bombers actually tried to gain entry to the Stade de France on Friday and then
blew himself up, it is a very brave move of the players and officials to come to England after such a traumatic time. The cousin of France midfielder Lassana Diarra was one
THE French Prime Minister Manuel Valls in an interview on radio station RTL said that more than 150 searches have taken place across the country in the wake of the terror attacks.
of the 132 people killed in the attacks, while the sister of his team-mate Antoine Griezmann escaped unhurt from the assault on the Bataclan concert hall. So this was to be a very special op-
portunity for the French and English fans to show their support for the people of Paris. Armed police were present with instructions to shoot to kill in the event of any attack.
A SPOKESMAN for the Kremlin said that in a telegram sent to Francois Hollande on November 14, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated: “This tragedy has become another testimony of terrorism’s barbarity, which poses a challenge to human civilisation.”
Brave guards Heroism praised AS part of an article in the Daily Mail, journalist Piers Morgan reminded readers of the heroism of Muslim security guards at the Stade de France, who stopped suicide bombers from entering and a waiter who saved the lives of two women. Like Piers, we at EWN also hope to see people of all religions work together hand in hand to make a better world not a less tolerant one.
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A MAN, 79, died when his car was hit by a train on a level crossing near the Verge de Lluc station in Palma. Initial investigations suggest that the safety barriers did not come down to alert drivers that a train was about to pass. Witnesses and residents in the area say that this had been a problem for several weeks. The police and Mallorca Railway Services are viewing recordings from two cameras at the level crossing and it is known that the train was travelling 70 per cent slower than the maximum permitted speed in that area. The accident occurred when the victim crossed the path of the train heading to Manacor. The train shunted the Seat Ibiza along the tracks for about
LEVEL CROSSING: It is suggested the safety barriers did not come down. 50 metres until the train driver was able to stop completely. Several people called the emergency services and the Local and National Police and firemen arrived on the scene. The car driver had died in-
stantly. The train driver was taken to a health centre as he was in shock. The passengers on the train were uninjured and were evacuated. The railway service was cut off and buses were provided so the passen-
gers could reach their destinations. The tracks were reopened approximately two hours later. The Mallorca Railway Services have offered their condolences to the victim’s relatives.
Monitor is beat unconscious A YOUTH, 15, was arrested by Local Police in Nazaret after beating a monitor unconscious with a fire extinguisher at a centre for young offenders. The youth was reportedly arguing
with a girl when the monitor stepped in. He became agitated and hit the monitor with the extinguisher, causing him to fall on the sofa.
When police arrived, the victim was s t i l l d a z e d a n d c o u l d n ’t r e m e m b e r what had happened. His attacker attempted to leave the building but he was detained by police.
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Air Berlin to close in Palma Woman injured due to the high competition after horse fall AIRLINE has higher passenger figures than any other at Palma airport AIR BERLIN plans to close its offi c e s o n t h e S o n Castello Industrial Estate before the end of the year. The a i r l i n e h a s h i g h e r passenger figures than any other at Palma Airport, travelling mainly between Germany, Austria and Switzerland and the southwest of Europe and North Africa. Staff have been offered the possibility of going to Berlin to work. Air Berlin will cancel flights to Alicante, Sevilla, Valencia and Ibiza at the beginnin g o f t h e y e a r, fo llowed by those to Bilbao, Alicante, Valencia, Jerez, Sevilla and Faro in Portugal. After that, it will operate w ith ot h e r a i r l i n e s i n th e One World Alliance, such as Iberia.
Dogs allowed on buses PALMA City Hall has extended the permission for dogs to travel on buses to four more routes. According to the Councillor for Mobility, Joan Ferrer, dogs will now also be able to travel on routes 1, 3, 15 and 21. Dogs are already allowed on routes 20, 30 and 2, as the EMT (Municipal Transport Company) was the first in Spain to allow the measure, which is being followed by Zaragoza, Santiago de Compostela, Madrid and Barcelona. The plan is to extend the measure to all EMT routes in Palma. The service is currently in the experimental stage and could be changed to meet demand. Since the first bus was opened to dogs in November 2013 on route 30, ticket sales have risen constantly.
A WOMAN sustained a spinal injury after falling off a horse on a property in Andratx. Her colleague alerted the emergency services as the woman was unable to move. She was taken by ambulance to Son Espases Hospital.
Lifeboats vandalised as they lie in car park TWO of the lifeboats from the Sorrento ship, which caught fire off the Balearic Islands in April, have been targeted by thieves recently. They have been in the car park of the port’s bus station for months.
AIR BERLIN: Staff have been offered the possibility of going to Berlin to work. They have blamed the decision on the high competi-
tion in the Spanish market, although unofficial sources
talk of a company which is on the brink of bankruptcy.
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Palma resident dies in Paris attacks HIS parents had been using social networks to try and find him
INNOCENT VICTIM: Palma resident Sven Alejandro Silva Perugini was killed at the Bataclan. A VENEZUELAN resident of Palma, Sven Alejandro Silva Perugini, has been confirmed to be amongst those who died in the Bataclan Concert Hall attack. He and his colleague and compatriot, Alfredo Reyes, were at the concert last Friday and his family had not heard from him since. They had
used social networking sites to attempt to find him, but his mother confirmed on Tuesday that he was amongst the victims. The news was also announced by Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro. Reyes was uninjured and had remained in Paris searching for Sven Alejandro. A third friend who lives in France was shot in the stomach but following an operation is said to be out of danger. The main institutions of the Balearic Islands, led by the regional government, held events including a minute’s silence on Monday at midday to condemn the terrorist attacks in Paris. They expressed their solidarity towards the victims, their relatives and the whole of France. The president of the regional government, Francina Armengol, condemned the attacks on her Twitter account and called on residents of the islands and representatives of its institutions to do the same. The government said it was on the side of France, a country which has used free-
The government said it was on the side of France, a country which has used freedom of speech and respect for diversity as a means of integration
dom of speech and respect for diversity as a means of integration. There were also messages condemning the attacks from the Twitter account of Palma City Hall. The French Consul in Palma, Michel Magnier, has thanked residents of the islands for their solidarity, saying that the French “do not feel alone.” He attended an event organised by the Lycee Français in Palma which ended with teachers and pupils singing La Marseillaise. Other events were held at the High Court of Justice and at Palma Provincial Court, outside Palma City Hall and the Government Delegation building, where the delegate for the Balearic Islands, Teresa Palmer, reminded people that the Balearic Islands was on a Level 4 terrorist attack alert. Meanwhile, the Balearic Taekwondo team, with nine people aged between 16 and
23, and two monitors, are ‘trapped’ in Paris. They were there to take part in the International Open representing Spain but it was suspended for safety reasons, according to the Balearic Taekwondo Federation. The team have been unable to change their flights and remain in a hotel because they have been told it is safer than going out. They have all checked in with their families and are in good health. Police have increased surveillance at Palma Airport, the port and large shopping areas, as Spain remains at Level 4 for risk of terrorist attacks. National and Local Police, Guardia Civil and the Army have all been told to tighten security with more checks. According to a report in local Spanish daily Diario de Mallorca, there will be surveillance surrounding gas tanks and electrical stations.
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CONTROVERSIAL: Es Pinaret centre for young offenders criticised for deficient safety measures.
Funds approved for work to improve Es Pinaret THE Balearic Government has approved a special amount of €548,515 to start work on the enlargement of the Es Pinaret centre for young offenders. Last month, a 17-year-old intern died there in a fire and there have been other dangerous events involving minors at the
centre, which Guardia Civil investigations have revealed had very deficient safety measures. More money will be invested in 2016 and 2017, to a total of €2 million, said government spokesman, Marc Pons. The Social Services Department has also pro-
vided €70,000 so that reinforcement staff can be paid to remain at the centre until the end of the year. There are 11 monitors and a psychologist in total. The aim is to have 64 places for young offenders by 2018, as there are currently 62 minors for 46 official places.
Lights, camera, Health centres to action in Calvia stay open until 8pm FROM December 1, health centres in the Balearics will stay open until 8pm. This has been decided unilaterally by the Health Service as it is was not approved by social agents or first aid workers, who say that it has not been made clear how human resources or materials will be made available, nor how the timetables will be increased. However, the Health Service said that the budget for 2016 has been increased by €9 million to hire more staff and cover leave. The government also said the longer opening times would allow working people to get appointments with doctors or nurses without having to go to the emergency room.
CA LV IA To w n H all h a s launched procedures to become a ‘film friendly’ town. It plans to make it easier for producers to get permits to make films, adverts and o th er re c o rd in g s in t he town. The council met with the Coordinator of the Balearic Islands Film Commission, P ilar G a rc e s , to d is cus s what steps they needed to take. A person will be assigned
to carry out the administrative procedures required to obtain permits for each of the municipal departments. They will arrange catering, accommodation, transport a nd a ny othe r s e rvic e s w hic h produc e rs ma y re quire while they are in the town. The aim is for Calvia to e ve ntua lly ha ve its ow n Film Office from which it will promote activities related to making films.
Man hit on crossing dies later in hospital A MAN in his 60s died after he was involved in a collision with a car in Palma. He was crossing Calle Joan Maragall on a pedestrian crossing when he was hit by a car driven by a 46-year-old woman who had not been drinking. It appeared that the man was not seriously injured, however, he had a heart attack and although a police officer was able to resuscitate him and take him to the Juaneda Clinic, he died there shortly afterwards. Local Police are handling the investigation.
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A WOMAN from Manacor gave birth to her daughter at home, assisted by her husband who was guided on the phone by an emergency doctor based in Palma. The couple called the emergency services when the woman, whose pregnancy had come to term, went into labour. A doctor guided them through the birth with instructions which the baby’s father followed exactly and both mother and baby were perfectly healthy. An ambulance was sent to their home and they were taken to Manacor Hospital.
PALMA Council plans to keep the city centre as an Area of Major Tourist Influx so that shops can open 365 days a year and even intends to open City Hall on Saturdays and Sundays to make the city more dynamic.
LESS WASTE: 120,000 tonnes fewer will be processed.
The last of the rubbish imports NO more consignments from abroad for Son Reus plant By John Smith MALLORCA Island Council has permanently put an end to importing refuse to be incinerated at the Son Reus plant.
This will keep some 120,000 tonnes of rubbish from Italy and Ireland from arriving on the island, and according to the Councillor for the Environment, Sandra Espeja, it will not require any payment of compensation or lead to a rise in fees. She said that the final decision is supported by legal and financial reports and is approved by the Balearic Regional Government. Meanwhile, the conservative Partido Popular (PP) councillor, Catalina Soller, argued that the only reason
why fees for processing refuse on the island can remain the same next year is thanks to the money made from importing rubbish for incineration. Soller was formerly the head of the environmental department and said that only 20,000 tonnes of rubbish will be prevented from arriving on the island, not 120,000 as the Consell reported. This is because 100,000 tonnes which were due to arrive from Rome had still not been given the go-ahead by the Italian Government.
Repeal law AROUND 100 people gathered in front of the Government Delegation building in Palma to protest against the abortion law and demand the State Government abolish it. It coincided with other protests in Spain.
Cable plans BALEARIC President Francina Armengol has promised parents of children at the Norai School in Alcudia that they will be included in the final decision regarding changes to the route planned for electrical cables in the area.
Cost probe PALMA City Hall has demanded an investigation into the amount of money spent by the former team in the local government between 2010 and 2013 on uniforms for the Local Police, almost €2 million.
Lost trippers FOUR day-trippers, one of them a seven-year-old boy, had to be rescued by firefighters and Guardia Civil after they got lost in the Tramuntana Mountains. They were airlifted to safety in good health.
Prison stay A PALMA judge has ruled that two women, aged 43 and 47, should stay on remand in prison where they have been since their arrest in April for committing fraud by promising to perform witchery for people in exchange for money.
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Land fire A FIRE destroyed 1.5 hectares of land in the Miner Petit area between Campanet and Pollensa. Firemen from Alcudia, a helicopter and two land teams from the Balearic Nature Institute put the fire out within three hours.
No recovery THE Guardia Civil Union has reported the chief lieutenant of the medical service at the Palma station revokes sick leave signed by doctors, preventing their recovery.
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Infanta will be last to appear in court THE Infanta Cristina will be the last of the 18 people charged in the Noos case to testify before the court. If she is not exonerated before the trial begins in January, she may be called as a witness. Questioning will start in February with Jose Luis Ballester, the former Director General for Sports. It is expected to last until June with 66 sessions from Tuesdays to Fridays. It was decided in June the King’s sister would be on the bench with her husband, Iñaki Urdangarin, making her the first direct relative of a King of
Spain to go to trial. The royal son-in-law is facing 19-and-a-half years in prison for allegedly diverting €6 million of public funds from the Noos Institute, a nonprofit consultancy which billed regional governments more than €5 million to promote sport and tourism. He is charged with influence peddling, diverting funds, embezzlement, fraud, falsehood, crimes against the tax department and money laundering. Emails revealed in court by Torres suggest that Cristina was involved in its management.
JEWELLERY SHOP: Was open at the time the robbery took place.
Hold-up in Puerto Portals THREE people fled with €1 million worth of jewellery G U A R D IA C IV IL a re searching for three people w ho he ld up a je w e lle ry shop in Puerto Portals and fled with €1 million worth of jewellery. The robbery took place at around 7pm on Friday at a jewellery shop when it was open and there was at least
one employee inside. Three people arrived on two motorbikes which they parked nearby. Two of them entered the shop without removing their helmets while the third rem ai ned i n t he door way, blocking it. They smashed the shop windows and took
all of the jewellery which was on show before fleeing on the motorbikes, which wer e l ocat ed at a near by beach. Guardia Civil confirmed t hey wer e hi r ed and get away vehicles were parked wai t i ng f or t hem , whi ch they used to leave Calvia.
Man facing prison for attempted manslaughter A MAN is facing eight years in prison for allegedly attempting to kill another by running him over with his car in Palma, in April 2013. The two were travelling in the vehicle in the Coll d’en Rabassa area when they argued and the passenger decided to get out. The accused attempted to stop him from doing s o, but the vic tim put t he hand brake on and after a struggle, he eventual-
ly managed to get out of the car. He was then injured when the driver ran into him on the pavement and he flew through the air and landed against another vehicle. The driver allegedly threatened to kill him and is charged with attempted manslaughter. He may have to pay €450 in compensation to the victim and €607 to the owner of a car which was damaged.
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Memorial plaque removed by vandals THE mother of a young man, who died from elect ro c u t i o n when he touched a lamp post during festivities in Bunyola, has said that a plaque in his memory at the local c e m e t e r y h a s b e e n re moved. She reported to the Local Police that the flowers they had left for him had a l s o b e e n t h ro w n t o t h e floor and stamped on. The family was informed by the town hall’s Councillor for the Environment that the plaque had been removed. His mother suspects that the culprits are supporters of the Partido Popular who, she said, lost the elections due to the scandal over his death.
Mallorca boasts the highest occupancy FIGURES show how important the holiday rentals market is on the island By Eleanor Hawkins MALLORCA boasts the highest occupancy rate for non-hotel tourist accommodation in Spain, according to new figures. Figures from the National Institute of Statistics show that more than 88 per cent of the Island’s holiday dwellings offered as available in August were occupied. Marta Jaume, Head of Rentals at Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty, says, “Mallorca’s private holiday rentals market offers great flexibility to both families and groups wishing to stay together. This kind of non-hotel holiday is becoming increasingly fashionable, and provides a great opportunity for owners of high-end Mallorca property to make their investment work hard for them when they are not ‘in residence’. The only issue is our rentals department has been incredibly popular ever since it opened, and we often have more demand than we have property available.” The National Institute of Statistics also confirmed 1.1 million overnight stays in
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Hotel scare NATIONAL POLICE arrested a man who was caught by a security guard attempting to steal at a hotel in Palma city centre and was carrying a knife. He was taken to the police station to make a statement.
Police threat ANOTHER Palma police officer has been sent to prison accused of having threatened ‘El Ico’ the son of a well-known drug dealer due to testify in the case against him. He has been arrested three times before.
Detainee flees PRIVATE RENTALS: Offers great flexibility to both families and groups.
non-hotel tourist accommodation on the island in August alone, and stays in nonhotel accommodation across Spain rose by 2.7 per cent in August compared to 2014, while the national occupancy rate of 62.3 per
cent was also an increase on last year. Set against the occupancy rate in Mallorca of 88.5 per cent, it is easy to see how important the holiday rentals market is on the Balearic Islands.
GUARDIA CIVIL are searching for a man who escaped from their offices in Llucmajor when he was arrested for violent robberies. He was taken, without handcuffs, to an courtyard from which he fled.
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The connection that exists between terrorism and immigration AFTER the Paris attacks we have to face the fact that the world is becoming more precarious with Islamic groups seeking to vent their anger at the West Peter Fieldman London-born journalist and author, Peter spends his time between Paris and Madrid. His novel ‘1066 The Conquest’ available on Amazon or www.1066TheConquest.com
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THE massacre in Paris perpetrated by what seems to be a highly professional and ruthless group of terrorists, prepared to die for their cause, whatever it is, has possibly signalled the end of Europe’s open-border policy. The tragedy overshadowed the conference in Malta which was intended to deal with the growing problem of massive illegal immigration from Africa, the Middle East and Asia. It is still unclear whether the terrorists joined the thousands of migrants from Turkey or Libya to infiltrate Western Europe, or are what has become described as ‘home-grown’ terrorists. But we have to face the fact that the world is becoming more precarious with Islamic groups seeking to vent their anger at the West with increasingly violent actions. France has Europe’s largest Muslim population with five million people mainly of North African origin. Yet the majority, now second or third generation, still live in the poorest suburbs in segregated communities, unwilling or unable to join mainstream French society. Successive governments have to bear some responsibility for a lack of integration programmes and discrimination but it is also due to restrictive Islamic laws and culture, which make the western lifestyle so hard to accept for Muslims who follow their faith. Many disillusioned young people are an easy target for radical Islamic groups. With a global population reaching eight billion people, of whom the vast majority live in poverty or in countries racked by conflict in an ever more interconnected planet, Europe’s immigration policies need rethinking. Demographics may suggest that the western democracies need immigrants, but it is becoming increasingly apparent that Western Europe cannot cope with an influx of millions of refugees or illegal immigrants from Africa, the Middle East and Asia with totally different cultures, laws and traditions. Angela Merkel, who with David Cameron admitted that the multicultural society does not work, has opened up a Pandora’s box with her invitation to welcome millions of migrants and the deep divisions she has caused within the European Union, have threatened its very survival. Britain must now consider the introduction of ID cards not on-
LAYING TRIBUTES: Flowers and candles left at one of the targeted restaurants in Paris.
ly to facilitate identifying illegal immigrants and potential terrorists but to protect the population. Providing humanitarian assistance is a longstanding European tradition. It is natural to offer temporary right of abode to genuine refugees until it is safe for them to return to their own countries. But today’s illegal economic migrants, including refugees, are not seeking charity but expecting to remain forever with passports, nationality, homes and jobs. And if the migrants and their families
cannot go where they want to go, instead of being grateful, they revolt. In addition most of the current wave of immigrants tends to be of Muslim origin, which poses the problem of integration as well as the threat of more terrorist attacks. The world is now facing a major conflict with ISIS and to try to prevent this scenario we need more involvement from the United Nations and co-operation among the rich countries. There has to be a consensus to work together to help the
poor nations eradicate corruption, armed conflicts, the exploitation of resources and, where possible, remove despotic regimes in order to encourage education and economic development, and improve the standard of living of the population. This may be difficult to achieve in an ever more volatile and precarious world, but there can be no peace, stability or prosperity without a redistribution of the world’s resources and the elimination of gross inequality and poverty.
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Rape charge dropped TWO men accused of raping a girl, 15, in the toilets of a bar in Cala d’Or in August 2008 have been acquitted, as there were doubts regarding her statement. The men said one of them had sex with her, but it was consensual.
New kit PALMA firefighters have got new ergonomic uniforms which give them more mobility, pioneering security measures and reflective elements to make them more visible.
Cycle lanes THE network of cycle lanes in Palma will be extended before the end of the year with almost a kilometre more between Son Olive and Camp Redo in the Eixample area.
Ethical code THE regional government held a meeting to define the content of an ethical code for high-ranking officials to set rules of conduct in order to prevent corruption. It is due to be approved before the end of the year.
Hash house THREE men have been sentenced to 22 months in prison for growing marihuana at a house in Llucmajor in 2014. They were illegally connected to the electrical supply and ran up a bill of more than €64,210.
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Lobby the House of Lords for inclusion in the Brexit vote THERE is still time to make sure your voice is heard By John Smith IN our last article about the right to vote in the EU Referendum, we concentrated on Downing Street and the House of Commons, but there are other ways of getting your feelings known in Parliament and this is via the House of Lords. Thirteen former ambassadors have warned that billions of pounds in trade deals and millions of jobs are at risk if Britain leaves the EU. In a letter to The Sunday Times on November 1, they said those who want to leave have ‘no credibility’ and are ‘naive’ if they think Britain will be able to quickly strike a better free trade deal with the EU, or new ones with countries such as America and China. The letter was arranged by Lord Hannay of Chiswick, former ambassador to the UN, and Lord Kerr of Kinlochard, former ambassador to America and the EU. In fact, Lord Hannay and Baroness Sue Miller were due to propose amendments to the Referendum Bill to ensure all British citizens would have a vote in the EU Referendum, regardless of how long they have lived abroad. It is still possible for readers to do something; the options are: 1. Please complete the questionnaire by the New Europeans. The aim is to gather feedback from both overseas and UK voters concerning the franchise for the EU Referendum. The information gath-
ered will be collated and provided to back up lobbying efforts by New Europeans, the Votes for Expat Brits campaign, and other organisations https://www.surveymonkey.co m/ r/93ZG6N9. 2. Lobby a Lord. The EU Referendum Bill is in committee stage, first and second readings having taken place. Peers have introduced amendments and these have to be accepted for further debate at report stage. Only if an accepted amendment passes at report stage will it be debated in the House of Commons. The committee is continuing to scrutinise the process of negotiation and reform leading up to the referendum in the context of its new inquiry into ‘Visions of EU reform’, and invites responses to its call for evidence by November 30, 2015. Go to: www.parliament.uk/mps-lordsand-offices/lords/. In the first search option box select ‘Policy Interest’.In the second select ‘Parliament, Government and Politics’.Choose a likely peer. It is important that many mails reach Baroness Anelay, as Government spokesperson for
HUGE RISK: Former ambassadors have warned trade deals and millions of jobs are at risk if Britain leaves EU.
the Bill. Equally, the spokespeople for Labour and the Lib Dems: Baroness Morgan of Ely and Lord Wallace of Saltaire. Please send to several members (especially Conservatives). You can simply copy and
paste the following. Remember mailings must go one by one. Dear Baroness Anelay (or your chosen peer) Subject: The EU Referendum Bill The current EU Referendum
Bill excludes UK citizens who have lived overseas for more than 15 years from the franchise. The EU Referendum will directly and seriously affect the personal and professional status of these UK citizens in an immediate way and they should have a say. Please support any amendment to that effect and ensure that it is debated at the Report Stage, and urge the Government to accept a positive outcome. The referendum seemed a long way away not so long ago, but currently there is a great deal of speculation that if David Cameron can persuade the other EU members to agree to the bulk of his required changes, he may well bring the vote forward to the summer of 2016, so action needs to be taken sooner rather than later. Also, the Downing Street petition has not attracted enough signatures as yet and all who believe that the Government should debate the removal of voting rights after 15 years residence outside of the UK are urged to sign the petition at https://petition. parliament.uk/petitions/11127 1.
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Memorial plaque removed THE mother of a young man, who died from electrocution when he touched a lamppost during festivities in Bunyola, has said that a plaque in his memory at the local cemetery has been removed. She reported to the Local Police that the flowers they had left for him had also been thrown to the floor and stamped on. The family was informed by the town hall’s Councillor for the Environment that the plaque had been removed. His mother suspects that the culprits are supporters of the Partido Popular who, she said, lost the elections due to the scandal over his death.
Immigrant’s death now a documentary CASE became a cause célèbre after claims he was refused treatment By John Smith POLITICAL group Podemos has given presidential candidate, Albert Rivera, a copy of the documentary about the death of Senegalese immigrant Alpha Pam in Mallorca in 2013. The candidate for the Ciudadanos party, Albert Rivera, received the documentary from the spokeswoman for Podemos, Laura Camargo, following a meeting with President of the Balearic Parliament, Xelo Huertas. It is directed by the party’s leader in the Balearic Islands, Alberto Jarabo.
Alpha Pam, 28, died of tuberculosis. He had been living in Spain for eight years and did not have a health card which made it impossible for him to be seen by a specialist. Six months before his death, Pam went as many as seven different times to the Can Picafort Health Centre where he was given medication but never officially diagnosed with the disease. It appears a physician advised him to get an X-ray at Inca Hospital, which he could not do because he didn’t have the card. According to www.medicosdelmundo.org, he
visited the hospital three times to no avail. His health kept deteriorating as time went by, causing him nausea, excruciating chest pain and chronic fatigue. He died at his Santa Margalida residence in a pool of blood. Alpha Pam’s death became a cause célèbre after claims he was refused medical care. However, according to his relatives, the illegal immigrant was not turned away and was treated – but for the wrong thing. His family says that Inca Hospital referred him to the health centre in Can Picafort, where he was treated for bronchitis.
Elderly victims of financial abuse IN 50 per cent of cases of abuse against the elderly in Mallorca, their children are the culprits. According to the Lawyers’ Association, elderly people who
request social care often face financial abuse which although hard to see, means that they lose the autonomy to solve daily problems.
Most of the victims of this kind of abuse are elderly women who are highly dependent, according to the author of the report, social
worker Sofia Alonso. In the past five years, the number of people suffering financial abuse has risen to 17 per cent of all requests for help.
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106 years young A WOMAN from the Forti district of Palma, Antonia Campins, celebrated her 106th birthday with her relatives and a visit from the Mayor, Jose Hila, who commented on her excellent health and memory.
Journos visit PALMA Tourism 365 Foundation invited a group of British tourism journalists to experience the local culture and gastronomy. They visited the historical centre and hotels and restaurants.
Uni options REPRESENTATIVES from 60 universities have been at the 10th Unitour Mallorca University Guidance Salon to provide information on university studies, prices and grants.
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No more money from central government THE Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism has told the Balearic Regional Government that it will not be providing the €63 million needed to reform the Palma Beach area. The ministry has requested the regional government justifies how it has spent the €20 million it has received to date, according to the Councillor for Innovation, Research and Tourism, Biel Barcelo. At the moment, €15 million reportedly cannot be accounted for.
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Unemployment figure decreases FALL reflects the extension of the tourist season this year THE Balearic Islands closed last month with 454,755 people working and paying in to the Social Security system, representing an increase of 5.3 per cent over the same period of 2014, the highest rate in Spain. A t the be ginning of N ovember, there were 67,344 people registered as unemployed, representing a reductio n o f 10.8 pe r c e nt c om-
10.8 per cent reduction in people registered as unemployed compared to the same month last year
pared to the same month in 2014. This decrease reflects the
extension of the tourist season this year. The number of people who have been unemployed for more than a year is 21,532, which is 14.4 per cent less than a year ago. However, the percentage of unemployed people who do not re cei ve any benef i t i s c ontinu i ng t o gr ow and re a c he d 53 per cent l ast month.
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Britons on trial for using forged notes in 2005 THREE Britons will stand trial this week in Palma for attempting to pay with forged €50 notes in a disco in Magaluf in July 2005. The tourists, who were aged between 22 and 24 at the time, are facing five years in prison for possession of forged currency and knowingly attempting to pay with it. They had €2,200 forged currency in total which they planned to use during their holidays in Calvia.
Fires break out in workshops A FIRE broke out in a car workshop on Son Castello Industrial Estate in Palma, destroying at least six cars. The fire caused several explosions and a fireman was injured while fighting the blaze. Several days earlier, a fire broke out on premises being used illegally as a motorbike workshop in Bunyola. The tenant, 47,
sustained burns and was suffering from smoke inhalation after attempting to remove all the motorbikes from inside. The neighbouring building was evacuated at around 8.30am due to the large flames coming from the workshop which was full of motorbikes and jet skis. Two were completely destroyed.
National and Local Police, firemen and paramedics attended the scene. Local residents accused the tenant of endangering their lives. They considered making a formal complaint, claiming they had seen him welding in the area where he stored fuel and solvents. National Police are investigating.
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Almeria initiative brings hope Compensation must come first for Marbella homeowners By Linda Hall
SENATE VOTE: Maura Hillen, Phil Smalley, Antonio Vilela and Gerardo Vazquez.
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HOMEOWNERS in Marbella whose planning permission is in doubt could be thrown a lifeline. Maura Hillen is president of Almeria-based AUAN which has fought the corner of owners who purchased homes that turned out to be illegal. “Thanks to various associations and a PSOE initiative in the Senate the citizens of Marbella have been given a lifeline that they may not know about,” she said. “This is article 108.3 of the law regulating administrative court proceedings that came into force on October 1.” This states that when a judge or tribunal orders the demolition of a property that has been declared illegal “sufficient guarantees” of compensation must be provided first. “Given this,” Maura Hillen said, “we suggest that those affected consult their lawyers.”
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Mud fines
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Almeria grieves
FINES could be issued to those responsible for the Mar de Cristal and Los Nietos mud floods that have occurred five times in the last two months. Owners of agricultural land near the Mar Menor, if responsible, will have to paythe costs.
THE 18th century dome of the Church of Magdalena in Benitatxell has been deteriorating and now the municipality is proposing to restore the roof, at a cost of €102,000, and to sell off the old unique tiles as souvenirs.
ALMUÑECAR’S Commerce Department has announced the municipal consumers’ information office (OMIC) has moved to a new home at the Youth Centre on Calle Teatro. From Thursday November 19, the offices will be open to the public every Thursday.
HUNDREDS filled the Plaza de las Velas in Almeria City, demonstrating their solidarity with France after the terrorist attacks.
Cleaning map
Remembrance Day
ALICANTE residents are asking the town hall to develop a map of hotspots where cleaning needs to be strengthened, such as parks, squares and traffic areas, to improve the image of all the city.
ON November 11, Teulada-Moraira celebrated its first Remembrance Day held at the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados, in Moraira town.
Water leak
Student innovation
AN unexpected water leak sprung up in Calle Vicente Aleixandre in Elche with water pouring on to the street. The pipeline was immediately repaired.
A GROUP of students at the IES García Berlanga have been given tablets as part of a pilot schemeto try to change the method of teaching, increase student motivation and improve academic results.
Dynamite found
New access to N-332
A STASH of dynamite was found at a finca in Ricote, Murcia. The explosives, around 60 years old, were found by an elderly woman in one of the rooms: She said they belonged to her husband who used to carry out explosions in the fields.
THE town hall in Calpe, Alicante has acquired land in order to facilitate the building of new roundabouts to access the N-332. The move is in an effort to eliminate one of the most dangerous entrances to the national road.
Social housing
Calpe mourns
ALICANTE’S Housing Board has put bids in to purchase homes in different districts of the city to use as a social rents. The maximum price for buying a house has been set at €30,000.
THE mayor of Calpe, Cesar Sanchez addressed a crowd observing a two-minute silence saying, “In these days of pain, I want to express to the citizens of Paris, our regret at these terrible events.”
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Fire injures five FIVE people were injured in Velez Malaga on Sunday (November 15) when a woman tried to commit suicide by setting fire to her flat. Local and National Police officers, firefighters and ambulance teams dealt with the situation.
La Herradura car A LOCAL youth has been arrested following a dangerous police chase through the streets of La Herradura, Almuñecar police have reported.
New leaders RINCON de la Victoria’s municipal band has been taken over by two new leaders Adrian Ruiz Sanchez and Jose Luis Perez Zambrana, the council’s culture department has announced.
Councillor returns EVA GAITAN, who had been a councillor in Almuñecar since June 2007 but left the Partido Andalucista party in September, has rejoined the council team.
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Getting bigger A BOUTIQUE hotel in Almeria City’s Plaza Vieja where the original town hall is under renovation was granted permission for an extension. The €100,000 project will restore an adjoining 19th century building.
Fish tips ADRA Town Hall will host courses and seminars for the benefit of the fishing industry. The knowledge acquired will enable the local sector to acquire new knowledge and be more competitive
Lucky escape A 52-YEAR-OLD woman was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after her Villaricos apartment caught fire. The entire building was evacuated but residents returned within hours.
Enraged patient A 22-YEAR-OLD A & E patient with toothache attacked a Torrecardenas doctor because he was kept waiting for 20 minutes. He was ‘aggressive and defiant’ as he entered the consulting room, the emergency doctor said afterwards.
Busy month TORREMOLINOS’ tourist information offices registered 18,049 visits in October, 5 per cent more than during the same month last year, the council has reported, and the majority of the visitors were British or Spanish.
Lucky numbers ONE lucky Bonoloto ticket holder in Malaga City won €1,169,826 last week by being the only person in Spain with all six correct numbers.
Rail link request MALAGA, Sevilla, Cordoba and Granada intend to join forces to urge the government to consider linking MalagaCosta del Sol airport to the AVE high-speed train service as it is the most important airport in Andalucia.
Fugitive arrested THE National Police arrested a 46-year-old Portuguese fugitive in Malaga last week. The man was wanted to serve a two-year jail sentence he was given in November 2009 for armed robbery of a chemists shop in Portugal.
Bikers injured TWO men aged 18 and 20 were injured on Thursday afternoon (November 12) when the motorbike they were riding crashed at kilometre 4 on the road to Istan, Emergency Services reported. No other vehicles were involved.
IBM calling INSA, a Spanish subsidiary of IBM Group, will be moving into space at the PTA technological park in Malaga in December. To start with the company will employ 105 people there but this is expected to increase to 300 by the end of 2016.
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Toddler’s web surfing SWEDEN: It seems Swedish toddlers are big fans of the internet with a survey showing 67 per cent of two-year-olds using the internet; 32 per cent of them on a daily basis. The report also found that 93 per cent of Swedes now have access to the internet.
Gender quiz SWEDEN has come out on top in a new world ranking of attitudes towards gender equality. People from 24 countries were questioned and Finland and Denmark finished in second and third place respectively, with Britain and the US ranked seventh and ninth.
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Donkey beneficiaries LESS money is given to our heroes HEROES are bequeathed less money than donkeys in people’s wills in the UK. The British Legion received £16 million (€22.5 million) last year compared to a donkey sanctuary charity that got £21 million (€29.5 million).
Car choice A HOMELESS woman in north London said she has been sleeping in her Mini with her mother for the past 13 months as she said all council properties offered to them have been “uninhabitable.”
Church rebuild A VANDALISED medieval church in Middlesbrough has been taken apart brick by brick and rebuilt 40 miles away at the Beamish Museum in County Durham.
JACKIE COLLINS: House for sale.
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THE former London home of novelist Jackie Collins, who passed away in September, has gone on sale. The six-bed mansion has gone on sale for £11.5 million (€16.1 million).
ONLINE retailer Amazon is now offering same day delivery in 14 cities of Germany to its Prime subscribers. Goods will arrive at customers’ homes between 6pm and 9pm if ordered in the morning.
Roof fall chaos CONSTRUCTION of a hotel has forced underground trains to run slow through Berlin’s busy Alexanderplatz station after construction above ground caused a tunnel roof to subside.
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NORWAY: Four of the country’s glaciers have shrunk so much that they can no longer be meaningfully or safely measured. Researchers said they would have to go back to the Viking times, or 2,000 years back to find a climate as warm or glaciers as small.
LUFTHANSA saw 3,700 services cancelled as cabin crew carried out a series of strikes leaving 443,000 passengers unable to get their flights.
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NORWAY: A strange, purple slime-like substance has emerged off the coast of northern Norway, coating millions of cubic metres of fjord with the substance. Oceanographers have not identified what it is but say it could be a large group of partially dead jellyfish.
THE French President is calling for answers after reports Germany’s foreign intelligence service spied on France’s Foreign Minister. President Francois Hollande said it was not the kind of behaviour he expected between friendly countries.
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SWEDEN: Stockholm is one of the fastest growing regions in Europe, with the population expected to grow by 17 per cent in the next nine years.
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NORWAY: Princess Martha Louise has launched an angel tour with fellow spiritualist Elisabeth Nordeng. The princess, fifth in line to the throne, claims to speak with angels and opened her ‘angel school’ in 2007.
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MARK RUTTE: Will represent Britain at a meeting of the European Council.
UK representative steps in A DIARY clash means David Cameron cannot attend PRIME MINISTER Mark Rutte is to represent Britain at a meeting of the European Council to discuss the migration crisis. A ‘diary clash’ means David Cameron will not be able to attend.
DUTCH PRESS confidential information to the media.
Special committee
Laser appeal
THE Dutch Parliament is to set up a special committee to investigate claims that one or more MPs leaked highly
PILOTS have complained about lasers being shone into cockpits of planes taking off and landing at
Schiphol airport. A police appeal has led to around 70 tips offs for information. Shining lasers at planes has been a criminal offence since 2012.
John Lewis BRITISH department store John Lewis plans to launch in the Netherlands, selling soft furnishings, linen and gifts within seven Dutch Bijenkorf department stores. They will be their first outlets in continental Europe.
FORMER German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt has died at home in Hamburg aged 96. He is known for working on closer cooperation on the international stage and economic prosperity and social reform at home.
Costly epidemic THE German army spent €39 million in west Africa to help fight the Ebola epidemic, however, documents have revealed that although they treated people with Ebolalike symptoms no patients had actually tested positive for the disease.
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Controversial artist arrested CHARGED with setting fire to the building
Federal Security Service building. PETR PAVLENSKY Is being charged with setting fire to historic Federal Security Service building on Lubyanka square in Moscow. The artist, who made international headlines in 2013 when nailing his scrotum to the Red Square, could face up to three years.
Russian dope laboratory THE Moscow Centre for Sports Technology is thought to be connected to the ‘Russian Doping Scandal’. On Tuesday, Dmitry Peskov, Vladimir Putin’s press secretary, dismissed the claims as ‘unfounded.’ The World Anti-Doping Agency was previously unaware of the lab’s existence.
LGBT protection bill UKRAINE’S Parliament has passed a bill prohibiting discrimination based on sexuality in the workplace. Parliament speakers have stated the new law will not ‘threaten family values’ and Ukraine will ‘never support [same-sex marriage].’
ImNotCharlie tweets ON Wednesday, Russian politicians responded to cartoons depicting the recent Sinai plane crash in satirical French magazine: Charlie Hebdo. Images deemed ‘Russophobic,’ immoral, and shameless. #ЯНеШарл (#ImNotCharlie) were among top twitter trends in Russia revealing public outrage.
Giving back RUSSIA has returned an area of land to China after more than a century. The control of 4.7 square kilometres of land that is part of the territory ceded to Russia by the Qing Dynasty (16441911) has had five new boundary markers unveiled along the new border.
FRENCH MAGAZINE: Charlie Hebdo.
Putin associate dead MULTI-MILLIONAIRE, Mikhail Lesin, responsible for Putin’s powerful domestic propaganda campaign was found dead in a Washington hotel room. Family told the media the cause of death was a heart attack; police are investigating but say there was no indication of suspicious circumstances.
Glorious art A NEW exhibition at the Moscow Manege displaying over 80 paintings created within 1925-1945 asks its audience to revaluate the Socialist Realism style of the 1930s. Socialist Realism depicts achievements of Soviet state in glory. Exhibition will run until Nov. 22.
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ASDA drops Black Friday MANY other companies are also against the concept
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was the number of televisions sold in Asda stores in the first hour of trading in 2014
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING: Calle Larios in Malaga.
More temporary Christmas jobs in Spain ACCORDING to recruitment agency Adecco, there will be as many as 850,000 temporary jobs created in the run u p t o C h r i st m a s and the Three Kings. This wi l l se e e m p lo y ment for people, many of them students, from late November to January. All o f t h e m a j o r r e t ail
players, Asda has announced that it will not be running the event this year. Last year, police were called in to supermarkets as scuffles broke out among shoppers trying to get the best deals. While some other companies
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Euro loses ground THE Euro is finding it difficult to maintain its strength against both the US Dollar and the Pound, and has been at a steady low for the past few weeks. This is of course positive news for exporters and expats who receive sterling payments from abroad but not so good for imports and prices on the high street.
BBVA not optimistic IN their forecast for the fourth quarter, BBVA are assuming a further slowdown in the economy for the second consecutive quarter. According to their latest expectations, Spain will see overall growth of 3.2 per cent in 2015 and 2.7 per cent in 2016, with the downturn blamed in part to the uncertainty of the future of Catalunya.
Possible total security for chips SCIENTISTS from the universities of Lancaster and Manchester believe that they have created a process whereby they can produce what they refer to as an atomic-scale fingerprint, which could boost the security of connected devices. The very clever process actually introduces deliberate ‘design flaws’ that are unique to the
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item and which when shrunk down to minute size, are said to be completely immune to cloning. Anticipating a positive response from industry, the scientists have already set up a trading company to allow for sales to be made once the invention is perfected.
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Spaniard to pilot BA BRITISH AIRWAYS have announced that Spaniard Alex Cruz is to replace Keith Williams as Chairman and Chief Executive of British Airways in April, when Williams retires after 18 years at the airline. Cruz is currently Chairman and Chief Executive of Vueling. In his new role, he will continue to report to IAG Chief Executive Willie Walsh.
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Most Declined Fossil Group, Inc. Sizmek Inc. BSQUARE Corporation Willdan Group, Inc. CafePress Inc. Hercules Offshore, Inc. PRA Group, Inc. Sientra, Inc. Baozun Inc. RetailMeNot, Inc. Histogenics Corporation
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British music is still alive and bringing in the money THE music trade body UK Music has released figures showing that the British music industry contributed £4.1 billion (€5.7 billion) to the UK economy in 2014. The main increases are from royalties earned by musicians, composers and lyricists, which rose 11 per cent to £1.9 billion (€2.6 billion) and live music sales, which jumped 17 per cent to £924 million (€1.3 billion). British artists were responsible for one in seven albums sold around the world in 2014, with Coldplay, One Direction, Pink Floyd, Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith all making the top 10 list of the year’s best-selling albums ably assisted by many other British performers. It means that Britain is now the second-largest provider of recorded music in the world, accounting for 13.7 per cent of global sales.
Mango to wind down in the USA SPANISH fashion chain Mango has announced that it will close 450 sales outlets in the United States early next year, after ending a five-year deal to sell its clothing in J C Penney department stores around the country. The chain, which is in the same market as similar stores such as Zara and H&M, has decided not to extend its current agreement and will close the outlets in February next year. However it will keep its seven standalone stores and intends to expand in this area within America.
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BRITISH SUCCESS: Coldplay were included in the top 10 list of the year’s best-selling albums.
US interest rates to rise in December APPEARING before a Congressional Committee in the United States, on other matters, Janet Ye l l e n , C h a i r o f t h e Federal Reserve, indicated that a rise in US interest rates in December is ‘a live possibility.’ “What the committee has been expecting is that the economy will continue to grow at a pace that is sufficient to generate further improvements in the labour market, and to return inflation to our 2
per cent target over the m e d i u m t e r m , ” Ye l l e n told the Financial Services Committee of the House of Representatives. A meeting of the Fede r a l R e s e r v e ’s p o l i c y committee in December is the next and final opportunity for any increase to take place this year, after US interest rates have been near zero since December 2008. Higher interest rates would make the dollar appear more attractive
to investors, so the heavily hinted possibility of a rise increases demand for the US currency and indeed the dollar strengthened on the news. There is no absolute commitment at this stage and there is still a month in which to gather information about the s t a t e o f t h e e c o n o m y, but it does seem unlikely that she would have made this comment unless she was fairly certain that the increase was on the cards.
Revenues from recorded music fell by £3 million (€4.2 million) last year, to £615 million (€861 million). UK Music chairman Andy Heath put the blame on download stores and streaming music providers which, he claimed, put a stranglehold on revenues through an ‘unacceptable balance of negotiating power.’ If that could be ‘diluted,’ he added: “the current growth could improve exponentially.” Commenting on the report, culture secretary John Whittingdale, who perhaps showed his age with his choices, said: “Our artists continue to dominate the global charts - and shows from the Royal Ballet and Rod Stewart to the LSO and Status Quo sell out concerts across the globe. In fact, many people around the world first learn about this country through one of our bands.”
The sun has finally set on the Empire ONCE a major contributor to the economy of the British Empire, since independence in 1947, India has steadily cut its financial ties with the United Kingdom and now, the visit of the Indian Prime Minister to the UK sees the ‘child considering helping the father.’ Once responsible for the development of the Indian infrastructure and economy, Britain is not even in the top 10 trading partners of India and it has taken Narendra Modi 18 months to make his first official visit to Britain. Prime Minister David Cameron is laying out the red carpet as he hopes to sign trade deals with India, including one for supply of around 20 training aircraft to their air force, and no doubt he will touch upon the problems with Indian investments in steel companies in the UK. British attempts to run businesses in India have not generally been successful although Costa Coffee and Vodafone have bucked that trend.
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You should get what you pay for Talking shop Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.
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THERE was a time when a premium was paid on a craftsman’s skill and time taken to make a quality product. The slogan used to be, ‘when you buy cheap you buy dear.’ Experience suggests that craftsmanship and exclusivity of high priced goods have since been hijacked and degraded. The artful dodgers of marketing latched on to replacing the term craftsman with the designer mantra. Just what is such an ambiguous and ridiculous term to mean, unless to fool the gullible. It says much when cheap counterfeit goods can’t be told apart from designer label goods selling at many times the price. I have little sympathy for defrauded designer label manufacturers. The swindlers are defrauded by cheats. They do prove the point: ‘A bad product sold well will outsell a good product sold badly.’ How can it be? Other than deception when a brand name shaving kit costs more than a durable electric shaver imported from China. The cutting
PRODUCT MARKETING: The artful dodgers of marketing latched on to replacing the term craftsman with the designer mantra. edge in both is steel; the replaceable blade in the wet-set lasts a day or so, the latter a year or more. Invited to sit on a BBC TV panel, the Beeb booked my hotel room in a ‘name to die for’ hotel in London’s upmarket Kensington. What a disappointment.
Pretentiousness carries the highest price of all. My affluent son conceded that food and service at an Asian restaurant was far superior to at a pretentious restaurant, the bill of which would make you shudder. I recall a friend gushing with pride at her newly acquired top marque saloon. Quite frankly,
its dashboard clocks and papier-mâché fittings were bettered by those in a humble Morris Minor. Another friend glowed as she showed me the bill presented by a notoriously expensive interior designer. As the saying goes, ‘Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.’
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Have we left it too late to stop ISIS? INACTION by the West has allowed the terrorist group to multiply LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
OTHERS THINK IT NOW will you believe me? Some 15 years ago (far longer in other publications) I warned that one day Islam would be a threat to the peace of the world. This was not some hare-brained idea, plucked from nowhere to create scary sensationalism. It was an observance deducted from living eight years in an Islamic country, listening to their views and ideals and concluding that, if their fanaticism and utter adherence to the words of the Koran were put into practice - coupled with their oil wealth the outcome was quite simply inevitable. And did Leapy take some stick! I certainly came to realise a little of how the ultimately ostracised Enoch Powell must have felt. ‘Yet another Leapy rant’ headed so many derisory missives, that frankly it all became a bit of a bore. Well now it’s upon us. Pussyfooting politicians, peace and love pundits and the ever present ‘ostriches’ have now placed us
ISIS TERROR ATTACKS: Paris was the latest city to be targeted. all in deadly peril. Five years ago, the heady, headlong advance of ISIS must have been stretching their army and supply lines almost
to breaking point. That was the time they were vulnerable. It with then, with all the airpower the allies could muster, that we should
have blasted them to oblivion. But we didn’t, did we? Instead the traitor Obama (who I maintain knows exactly what he’s doing!) and the almost unbelievably naive Western leaders did precisely nothing. Meanwhile, ISIS gleefully rubbed its hands, dug in, regrouped and increased its army by untold thousands of fanatics. It will now take an international army of millions to finally dislodge them. Thousands will die. Attacks and fighting will prevail in our towns and cities. The infiltrators will take years to flush out and ultimately the blame will once again (thanks a bunch Blair!) lay firmly at the feet of our money-mad, pussyfooting, wind-bagging politicians. And still we let these people in. I’d love to be a flea on the tent wall as Satan’s army scoff and laugh at the idiocy of the infidel enemy. They must by now believe they can actually win. And ya know something? They could well be right! Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com
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If Britons have no right to vote then they shouldn’t pay taxes Re: Why is Great Britain no longer great? WHERE to start. Over 2,000 years ago, the Roman Empire, which ran most of the world, made a good ruling, ‘no representation –no taxation.’ No vote – no tax. That ruling is still written into many countries’ constitutions today. Britain even helps some countries to achieve this democratic status. But British citizens who work and live inside the EU, which really runs Britain, after 12 years are disallowed the vote. But then the EU also made a good ruling, any Brit cannot be discriminated against within the EU by another member country, so the UK commits an offence by denying us 12-year Brits the vote. Also, Iain ‘powerdrunken’ Smith steals our winter fuel allowance which the EU says we are fully entitled to; after all, most of us in Spain live in ‘Jerry-built’ homes. How would the Suffragette movement have dealt with this? Another point comes to mind, what about the scum in our British nicks, should they also get the vote? After all, it does cost us £32,000 a year to keep them ‘cosy’ inside. The once Empress of Europe ‘Magee T’ was some time ago told that all governments throughout the world do not have any money, it all belongs to ‘the people’. So what about what happened in Spain a short while ago? The Spanish Government, which we are not allowed to vote for, gave €60 billion of our money to the Spanish banks to stop them going bankrupt. Leapy, can you please point us in the right direction to the system of where we collect the Spanish bank shares that we are due? Before you ask ‘why are you here in Spain?’, we left the southeast of England some 12 years ago, to get away from the 35,000 who die of the weather and another 24,000 who die of air pollution caused by stinking diesels each year. Also we were a bit peed-off with highly-educated schoolboys who have never worked for a living and who don’t know their rear-end from their elbow, and have at last run the once great country into the ground. To my mind we should not have to pay the UK or Spain any taxation at all; again, no vote– no tax, it’s undemocratic.
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which has been paid for door to door. There is a tracking service involved to see where your parcel is and when to expect delivery. There is a comment space where many untrue comments are made, i.e. incorrect postcode, nobody at house, cannot find house, etc. The arbitration service has asked via the OMIC office in Velez Rubio, for those who have been affected by this or want to know the company to which I’m referring, to please contact EWN’s editorial department with the problems you have encountered. Carole S (via email)
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Brexit ban undemocratic Re: Downing Street Brexit Petition I am one of those who has lived outside the UK for 15 years. I have no vote in the general elections in my country of residence (Spain). Yet, I have paid, over many years, taxes to both Spain and the UK, as I have a rental property in London. It is totally unjustifiable that I am precluded from the fundamental right to vote in what is supposed to be the heart of democracy!!! James S (via website)
And whatever you do, keep up the good work you do. Tony Dodd, Chairman of the Estepona Independent Expats Association, Costa del Sol
Peace talks? I AM afraid that Father Carrasco has a lot to learn about Muslim beliefs. If he thinks for one minute that the Muslims will sit down and talk about peace between Christians and Muslims, he is sadly mistaken. Their core belief is that there is no other god than Allah and no amount of kind words will change that. They are duty-bound by their religion to do all they can to ‘promote the Muslim faith’, and that is putting it kindly! Roy P (via website)
Good decision Re: What on earth are they thinking? (Leapy Lee Edition 1583) WHEN will ordinary citizens realise that their elected representatives are doing nothing to stop them losing all they love and cherish? Last week you scoffed at the Royal British Legion for not allowing Scouts and Guides, etc, to march in the Remembrance parade. Today you write it will only take a couple of attacks perpetrated by these socalled refugees to ignite another war of the same ilk as the Crusades. Only this time it will be in our own back gardens. Is Biggleswade not our own back garden and just maybe all these exmilitary personnel of the Royal
British Legion recognised this and took action accordingly? Ian T (via website)
Delivery woes ARBITRATION is shortly to take place in Almeria concerning parcel delivery services and non-delivery of parcels to the given addresses on the parcels. If you have been told that you cannot have your parcel delivered to your home address, but must go to where the driver dictates, then this message is for you. When you have purchased goods and completed all the delivery details, the delivery company is breaking its contractual duties by not delivering to the address stated on the parcel,
Re: What on earth are they thinking? AT long last somebody has the courage to come out and say exactly what most Europeans think and mean. However, your article should also have been published in major European newspapers! These lazy, stupid politicians lead a good life, they earn too much money and have plenty of fringe benefits. Why should they bother, and think about future generations? I am a Norwegian, and I give you one example from Norway. Some few weeks ago our Finance Minister announced that we shall pay 2 per cent less tax as from 2016. This week our Prime Minister announced that there would be no tax reduction, because the ‘refugees’ would cost NOK 9 billion (€96 million) more than anticipated!!! I have taken the liberty of translating your article and mailed it to good friends in Norway. I hope you don’t mind. S A Christiansen (via email)
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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) When you are at home this week I would like you to consider how you view your surroundings. This is a good week to make changes and have discussions about future directions.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Rarely has your mind been as sharp as it is at the moment. There have been some awkward and downright bad periods in the recent past, but this week everything falls into place. Why, you wonder, have you worried so much about things which could not be changed?
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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case C) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION ding edge geed gene gent ghee nigh ting deign dight eight genet genie hedge hinge neigh night thegn thing tight tinge hinged teeing tinged heeding neighed tighten teething TIGHTENED
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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) As a home-loving Libran, you are torn between making changes to your surroundings and getting some cash in on the business side. Apparently, it is not possible to do both because energy levels fluctuate.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) When we have long-standing friendships, these are often taken for granted and yet often we could make so much more of them.
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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) As the saying goes, ‘no one ever said it would be easy’. In the past few months you have found this to be true. Hard work is not alien to you, but there is a point where you want to shout ‘enough’. It may be business or home life needs some rearranging, or that someone is moving job and the routine is severely disrupted.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) When it isn’t possible to change something, often it is just as effective to rearrange it. That is the solution which comes to you this week. Instead of being frustrated at a delay, try changing things.
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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) The enthusiasm of your bright Capricorn mind is also capable of making you restless. There are mixed feelings about being at or near home this week, with thoughts of more progress possible elsewhere.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) For all of the things that you want to do, there are three others that you wish to do. Maybe they are waiting for their own time to come. During the course of this week you will be thinking of what the future could hold, even though dealing with practical issues.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Pat yourself on the back for all of your efforts of recent weeks. Looking back just a few months, would you have thought so much progress could be made? Because of your efforts, home life is enhanced and you are more appreciated. Give yourself a break at the weekend and do something with a loved one that you have not done together for some time.
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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Is playing the waiting game really to your advantage? Your Sagittarian character naturally leads you to be optimistic, and why not? It won’t hurt to hurry someone along rather than having them go at their own pace.
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A PRECIPITATION OF FELINES AND CANINES 1. Named after a character in Yes Minister, what was the name of the cat that took up residence at 10 Downing Street during John Major’s tenure as prime minister and was retired to a new address shortly after Tony Blair came to power? 2. Named by his daughter Chelsea, what was the name of the stray cat that was adopted by the family of President Bill Clinton? 3. What is the name of the black and white Looney Tunes’ cat that commonly carries out predatory schemes on Tweety and Speedy Gonzales? 4. Which 70s television sitcom featured a black and white cat named Vienna, owned by the lead character, who often trod on and tripped over it? 5. Which fuzzy, orange tabby cat was born in the kitchen of an Italian restaurant and immediately ate all the pasta and lasagne in sight? 6. ‘It was 7 minutes after midnight. The dog was lying on the grass in the middle of the lawn in front of Mrs Shears’ house. Its eyes were closed.’ are the opening lines of which 2003 mystery novel by Mark Haddon? 7. What was the name of Dorothy Gale’s small pet terrier in L Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz? 8. What was the name of stray dog from the streets of Moscow that was selected to be the occupant of the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 2, which was launched into outer space on November 3, 1957? 9. Which character in Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist owns a bull terrier called Bulls Eye? 10. Which comic strip character owns a pet dog named Gnasher? Not a lot of people know that… in International Falls, Minnesota, cats are not permitted to chase dogs up telephone poles (www.barkpost.com)
1. HUMPHREY, 2. SOCKS, 3. SYLVESTER (SYLVESTER J PUSSYCAT, SYLVESTER THE CAT or PUDDY CAT), 4. RISING DAMP, 5. GARFIELD, 6. THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, 7. TOTO, 8. LAIKA, 9. BILL SIKES, 10. DENNIS THE MENACE
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LEO (July 24 - August 23) Consider what is the most important thing to you at the moment? Is it wealth or social position? Your work, or how it may be possible to afford that new conservatory are minor considerations compared with your greatest asset which is your health. This week, then, is all about boosting this valuable commodity and building its future.
There is so much in you that is determined and looking forward to a fresh start, but something that you are trying to get rid of, or give up, may be giving you more trouble than anticipated. Some things have to be done alone, or so you think, but others have gone through this before you so they are able to give support.
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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 12 represents Z and 16 represents T, so fill in Z every time the figure 12 appears and T every time the figure 16 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Nest, 3 Odysseus, 9 Gryphon, 10 Aware, 11 Tress, 12 Attain, 14 Nickel, 16 Revere, 19 Hawser, 21 Agree, 24 Alone, 25 Cremona, 26 Sprinter, 27 Cafe.
Down: 1 Negating, 2 Style, 4 Denial, 5 Slant, 6 Evasive, 7 Shed, 8 Chaste, 13 Relegate, 15 Clamour, 17 Eraser, 18 Oracle, 20 Stern, 22 Rhoda, 23 Bags.
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development (7) 7 Uninhabited area left in its natural condition (10) 9 Unexpected (10) 12 Determines (7)
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14 Distributing cards to the players in a game (7) 15 Expresses in words (6) 17 Underground parts of plants (5) 19 Imagine (5)
Down: 1 Traps, 2 Aviator, 3 Pony, 5 Extreme, 6 Alike, 7 Lights, 8 Asia, 12/15 Big top, 14 Nurture, 16 Spoiled, 17 Spaces, 19 Penne, 20 Used, 22 Towel, 23 Data.
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Across 1 Paraguas (pl) (9) 8 Acordar (5) 9 Adorar (5) 11 Doubt (4) 12 Átomo (4) 14 Carrera (4) 16 Island (4) 19 Stamp (postage stamp) (5) 21 Costa (5) 22 Escalera mecánica (9)
ENGLISH-SPANISH Across:
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1 Rastrillo, 6 Con, 7 Soporte, 9 Sueca, 10 Racha, 12 Campeon, 14 Ace, 15 Mariposas.
Down: 1 Rucksacks, 2 Since, 3 Rescate, 4 Oar, 5 Teenagers, 8 Parsnip, 11 Claws, 13 Mum.
Down 2 Blackbird (5) 3 Junco (planta) (4) 4 Plomo (4) 5 Garlic (3) 6 Paradise (7) 7 Séptimo (7) 10 To give (3) 13 Thousand (3) 15 Down (physical movement) (5) 17 Soup (thick) (4) 18 Minutes (of a meeting) (4) 20 The (pl, f) (3)
Hexagram
1 Tramps, 4 Recall, 9 Avian, 10 Setting, 11 Site, 12 Basement, 13 Wrong, 15 Tease, 18 Pop group, 21 Boat, 24 Confuse, 25 Allow, 26 Sweden, 27 Sandal.
Cryptic The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 sixletter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (VISAGE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Filter 2 Hurtle 3 Desert 4 Pigeon 5 Loiter 6 Stream 7 Libido 8 Emblem 9 Candle 10 Bobble 11 Auntie 12 Belies 13 Submit 14 Esteem 15 Sluice 16 Letter 17 Member 18 Kaiser 19 Arcade
Across 1 Retry a diversion to find major road (6) 4 Quadruped also has bicycles (6) 9 It’s said this perfume is not worth much in America (5) 10 Continent I discovered in camera effect (7) 11 Kept being shy (8) 12 Aces in confused state (4) 14 Agree it looks like what was despatched (6) 16 Welsh Greene perhaps (6) 19 Beginning, not ending, as celebrity (4) 20 Hack reveals palace rates of pay (8) 23 Sit and read awkwardly with legs apart (7) 24 Nimble soldier gets in drink (5) 25 Block out awful scene, right (6) 26 Change sides when there’s something wrong (6) Down 1 European country changed its aura (7) 2 Large plants right in the northeast river (5) 3 Shy when going to bed (8) 5 Employ sound sheep (4)
6 Inspire a Northern Ireland colleague (7) 7 Gallery next to Sierra Nevada, for example (5) 8 Trainee given many a wrong date (5) 13 About five, porter has time for a drink (8) 15 Wreck that’s rebuilt with some hesitation (7)
17 Basic building block forming part of kettle (7) 18 Right cards for sporting events? (5) 19 Photos of fractures? (5) 21 Tolerate a bride with no resistance (5) 22 Musical instrument from part of Scotland (4)
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We will remember those who fought, but for how long? REMEMBRANCE services remind us of the nature of real sacrifice and what it means Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.
LAST week as always, I watched the television coverage of the Remembrance Sunday parade at the Cenotaph. Then at 11am GMT on the 11th of November, I retired to a quiet corner to offer my silent respects for the fallen. I do these things because of a genuine desire to show in some small way, my esteem and appreciation. It serves as a note to myself about the nature of real sacrifice and what it means, but most of all how much each of us owes to those who fought and died for the freedoms we now seem prepared to surrender.
DEEPLY MOVING: Parades show the comrades’ silent dignity and intense pride. I watch the dwindling number of WW2 survivors make their laboured but proud way along Whitehall, on foot and in wheelchairs, some too infirm to take part but simply watching and remembering from the sidelines. And those who fought
in other 20th century conflicts and indeed continue to do so today. I feel deeply moved by their silent dignity and sense their intense pride when I see the medals and regimental badges on display. And when I hear the
words from the fourth stanza of Binyon’s famous poem, ‘For the Fallen,’ then please, nobody attempt to speak to me. As I watch the politicians step forward to lay their wreaths with sombre and, I suspect in many cases, false
expressions of introspection, I feel anger at the injustice of it all. The terrible consequences of these conflicts and the disgraceful lack of compassion that is often the reward for these magnificent people once they have served their purpose. I reflect on the decline of the morals and standards of our once great country and the dire circumstances we currently find ourselves in. I mourn the erosion of those freedoms paid for in blood by the very people being remembered today, and the gifting of our sovereign rights to European interests. Year on year I have the same thought as I remember those millions of their comrades who never returned. And it is this: They deserve so much more.
You mean you didn’t know? EUROPEANS are not taking the refugee ‘invasion’ lying down Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.
FRIENDS from around the world tell me they are aghast at the docility of Europeans in response to millions of young men storming Europe. Well, it isn’t quite like that although one can hardly be blamed for them thinking we are laid-back about it all. Europeans are not sitting back muttering, ‘what’s all the fuss about?’ Massive anti-refugee demonstrations are taking place throughout Europe. Germans, Italians, Czechs, Hungarians, Slovaks, and Swiss have taken to the streets over the past weeks to demonstrate their anger at the Third World invasion. Berlin, Munich, Bologna, and the German-Czech border are tinderbox situations. Europeans defiantly protest at the invasion.
STRIKING PROTEST: Russian punk group Pussy Riot hit the headlines. As White Europeans now constitute only 8 per cent of the world’s population they have a point. Are Europeans consigned to secondclass citizen status as the kefirs once were in apartheid South Africa? A recent Dresden antirefugee demonstration was attended
by 40,000 protestors. On November 6 over 10,000 German marchers pointedly passed the offices of the Federal Press Association. As they did so they burst into the wellknown chorus of ‘lugendpresse’ (lying press). This song is routinely sung at German demonstrations.
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apar t wi t hout m aki ng change happen. We all want to live in a place that encourages all religions to have the freedom to practise their beliefs and we must show respect to each other so that Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jew, Muslims and Sikhs can embrace each other, but never these extremists. We will destroy ISIS but t oget her we wi l l do i t sooner and wi t hout as much suffering if we all raise our voices against those who teach hatred. Show and t each your children that the western wor l d i s a good, ki nd place to live. God Bless France! God Bless Europe! United we stand. We are the world. We are the people Spain’s Exterior Minister, Jose Manuel Garcia Margall, said the world is facing an ‘unprecedented challenge’. He added that the attacks, which left 132 dead and many more injured, display incredible malice and that they were committed by ‘maniacs’ who are prepared to ‘do anything’. It is of vital importance, he stressed, to increase international co-operation at all levels in order to fight against terrorism. Spain, meanwhile, is maintaining the terrorist threat level at four According to the Interior Minister, Jorge Fernandez Dia, following the anti-jihadist pact and threat evalutation committee, Spain is at high risk of attack. Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy has said that the brutal attacks will not bring democracy to its knees and the country will fight with the rest of Europe to ‘maintain our current lifestyle’.
It may be that you don’t mind celebrity froth being offered up as news by media. However, remember that when three or four blasphemous punk rockers tore off their tops to protest in Moscow at Putin’s Russia, it became headline news throughout the western world. The political elite were startled when three prominent parliamentarians supported a massive anti-immigrant rally in Bologna. Massive rallies are taking place against the invasion of Europe by refugees. These refugees have no love for those they hold responsible for destroying their countries. Italy, Slovakia, Spain, Finland, Greece, Poland and France and other EU states are all hotbeds of antirefugee protests. You might reflect, if MSM is not covering these protests what else are we not being told? Now we “A nation can survive its fools, want to and even the ambitious. But it canhear your views. not survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE formidable, for he is known - YOUR OPINION and carries his banner openly.” www.euroweeklynews.com Cicero, 106-43 BC
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New electronic ITV certificates AS part of a new series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.
PAPER VERSION: If you have this document, you must carry it in your vehicle. FROM this week, new vehicles registered in Spain will have a new, electronic version of the technical characteristics ITV document, rather than the traditional paper or card version. The new ‘tarjeta electrónica de características técnicas’ (eITV) will automatically be issued with the vehicle for all newly registered cars, vans and trucks from now on. All previously registered vehicles will continue to use the paper and card documentation. The DGT has already implemented a system in which manufacturers, importers and vehicle sales companies can submit the registration information by electronic means, which can be accessed and checked by officials. Once checked and validated, the DGT will store the information in an electronic register, the Registro de Vehículos Prematriculados, which in turn issues the vehicle
identification number, the Número de Identificación del Vehículo (NIVE), which then becomes the unique identifier for that vehicle. The DGT will then assign the registration number of the vehicle and issue the Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica, or technical inspection card, in electronic form only, which can be accessed online. The vast majority of vehicle manufacturers are already integrated into the project and in October, nearly 50 per cent of registered vehicles were already equipped with electronic tokens. As of May 11, 2016, this type of electronic card will also be issued for mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and quads. Remember though, this is only for newly registered vehicles. If your vehicle has the paper version, you must carry this document with you in the vehicle.
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Are community members powerless? In the president’s report and budget prior to our upcoming AGM there are several points I question. The president states that legal proceedings will commence for debt recovery from delinquent owners for which we are charged more than €1,500 per case. This is a lot of money. Perhaps we should seek other bids. In all, our Community budget is almost 1.5 million In debt recovery, my sources suggest you can get a much better deal than €1,500 per case. Yes, it is most unusual to apportion expenses by catastral values. The law says that the coeffi-
euros for road, water and lighting projects. We are told the owners’ contribution to the various projects must be calculated by catastral value and not by coefficient values. For the water project I paid much more this way. Your comments will be appreciated as we seem to be powerless against the administrator or president. P.D.F. (email)
David Searl You and the Law in Spain
cients of property must be the standard. Nevertheless,
if the AGM votes to use the ‘valor catastral,’ this is acceptable. Finally, if you wish to change anything in your community, you must assemble the votes at the AGM. You are not powerless.
Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.
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Buy one get one free is discount nonsense Mike Senker
In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man BOGOF. Everyone loves a BOGOF which is the great idea of buy one get one free. How simple is that? In theory sure, but in real life it gets so complicated because companies were not happy with just doing what it says on the tin. The whole discount thing is now nonsense. I’m writing this from the USA. When I checked into my hotel (where, of course, I went straight to the third room first) they gave me a little book of vouchers to use. I have now checked out of hotel with my voucher book virginity intact. That’s not because I didn’t want to use them, but the free drink was for a beer or glass of house wine and they wouldn’t let me have diet coke or coffee instead, even though I explained I am teetotal. The $25 voucher for the slot machine didn’t apply to me as it was only for new
frequent player card sign ups, and silly me I have had mine for five years!! The free meal was for the person with you (cheapest one free). I was on my own so that was no good! Mind you I could have invited in one of the homeless people that were hanging about nearly everywhere I went outside. Definitely going to do that next time! Then I went shopping and there the fun begins. If you buy two pairs of Levis you get the third pair for half price. I don’t want three I want two. Yes, I know what you’re saying ‘just buy two’. And I did but instead of feeling good about shopping there I felt a little bit cheated so it’s not a good experience. It’s the same here in Spain. All day every day I hear an advert for an insurance company offering amazing discounts. How does the advert end? By them saying it’s only for new customers!!! I’ve been with the company for 11 years and mine goes UP every bloody year!! I’ve asked them about it and have been told it’s ‘company policy’. So my message to all companies is either give me something or don’t ...but don’t keep doing all this smart a**e BS.
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DO you remember when you were a child and your body was able to contort into almost any shape you decided to make? Young bodies are so pliable and it can be hard to believe now as an adult some of the sporty fitness activities you were able to perform so easily as a child. As we get older the body takes on more stress, both physical and mental, and unfortunately our muscles become tighter, shorter and less pliable. People that do manual labour work such as construction workers tend to keep a stronger physical structure due to the heavy demands of their job. Others that work in offices and are constantly sat on computers will find their muscles will shorten over time, creating physical imbalance and discomfort. Unless this is managed with regular effective exercise and stretching you will most certainly be relying on medication to ease back or neck pain that could possibly be remedied from efficient progressive stretching. I have successfully fixed many clients back problems over the years without the aid of one single painkiller tablet, simply
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STRETCHES: Must never be performed on cold muscles. by giving them the correct exercises to strengthen the weak area, and effective stretches to relieve the tightness. It is possible to relieve someone’s painful lower back by simply stretching out their shortened hamstrings. Upper body can also be an issue. Clients that have previously trained in gyms have, due to poor technique or lack of care from the trainer, over engaged the trapezius muscle in the upper back. This is the muscle that you feel when you shrug your shoulders. Incorrect technique when performing many upper body exercises can cause the trapezius to take over. A simple stretch to ease tightness in this area would be to stand up straight, clasp your hands tightly behind your back, stick your chest out and drop your
shoulders right down until you feel as though your shoulder blades are about to meet at the back. This is a very simple but effective stretch. Another progression on this stretch would be to lie back over a stability ball and put your arms up over your head and relax, this again allows the muscles in the upper back to stretch effectively. All of your stretches should be done post workout, or if for rehabilitation after at least five minutes of mobility moves. Never perform stretches on cold muscles. Muscles need to be warm and pliable, otherwise you risk causing injury. Think of your muscles like a piece of Blu-Tack straight out of the packet, pull it apart and it will break, roll it around in your hand for a minute or so and it becomes pliable enough to stretch.
COULD women be cracking under the strain of wanting to have it all? The number of women reported to be suffering from work-related stress in the UK is now 50 per cent higher than men of the same age. Psychiatrists say women are struggling to combine their work life with the pressures of raising children and family life. Figures from the Health and Safety Executive for 2014/15 show an estimated 68,000 women aged 35 to 44 in the UK are stressed at work, compared with only 46,000 men of the same age. Overall there were 590 cases of stress per 100,000 for males and 920 cases for
females. Government figures show an estimated 70 million working days a year are lost to stress, depression and anxiety.
STRESS: Women are struggling to combine jobs and family life.
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This week, we asked the doctor about a subject many women of a certain age and their partners tend to have doubts about: menopause. WHAT is the menopause and when does it happen? The menopause is the moment when menstruation stops due to a drop in levels of female hormones. It’s a natural stage which usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 50. How does it start? What are the first symptoms? In the beginning, periods start to become irregular and women may notice dizziness, hot flushes, palpitations, forgetfulness, slight incontinence problems, painful joints, insomnia and intercourse can become painful due to increase vaginal dryness. Emotional changes are common such as irritability, depression or anxiety. Osteoporosis can develop over time which weakens bones and can put women at risk of fractures. Can hot flushes be avoided? To try and reduce hot flushes women can start by changing their diet, avoiding caffeine, alcohol and spicy food, getting regular exercise and using relaxation techniques such as yoga. If this doesn’t work, medication such as anti-
depressants or hormone replacement therapy can be tried. Is taking pills really necessary? It’s true many women take pills during the menopause. As a general rule they are not prescribed as they have sideeffects, and are saved for certain cases. My mother-in-law says drinking soya bean milk is good. Is she right or is that an old wives’ tale? Recent studies have proved it to be true. Soya beans appear to calm menopause symptoms as they contain oestrogen. Do menopausal women need to take extra care? Women should carry on as normal but bear in mind they need to take extra care of their bones. Along with diet changes, they should avoid cholesterol, sugar and salt. If they are heavy they should try to lose some weight. All women going through the menopause should have tests done to check their hearts and see a specialist in internal medicine and a gynaecologist.
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WITH the arrival of the colder months, the flu virus becomes more prevalent, but how do you know if you are suffering with the flu or the common cold? Cold symptoms Colds start with sneezing, sore throats and runny noses and sometimes fever. When the virus is in remission the residual cough may last several weeks. The average duration of a cold is usually seven to 15 days. Flu symptoms In the case of influenza, it manifests itself in the first two or three days with the same symptoms as colds but this is then also followed by a fever, dizziness, flushing of the face and lack of energy. In the following days there may be difficulty breathing, a runny nose, dry cough and a sore throat. After the fifth day, most of the symptoms disappear, but coughing, exhaustion and even the fever can last longer. The viruses are now ready to attack and are transmitted from person to person. There is no antibiotic to treat viral diseases, but it is recommended to drink plenty of liquids to replace fluids lost
WINTER SEASON: The flu virus becomes more prevalent during the colder months. through sweating and fever. Try to rest as much as possible and take analgesics to control pain and fever, if it is high. To help prevent catching a cold or flu, eating a healthy diet will boost the immune system allowing it to fight off infections. Foods rich in vitamin C
Diet drinks can help with weight loss A STUDY has claimed that diet fizzy drinks really do help with weight loss. Drinks, such as diet cola, are often criticised for simply replacing sugar with other sweeteners, but researchers say the use of low energy sweeteners, instead of the sugar in original versions of the drinks, does lead to a reduced calorie intake. The new findings were the result of a review led by scientists at the University of Bristol, which showed sweetened drinks did not increase appetite. These sweeteners included in the study were aspartame (found in Diet Coke), Stevia (found in some versions of Sprite and Coke Lite), saccharin, and sucralose (found in some versions of Diet Pepsi). The researchers found there was ‘a considerable weight of evidence’ confirming that consuming sweeteners instead of sugar helps reduce relative energy intake and body weight.
can help fight infection. Wash your hands properly and frequently to prevent infections from being passed from person to person and avoid where possible, being around people and places where the virus is present. The flu vaccine is now avail-
able in medical centres and recommended for those in high risk groups such as people over 65 years, workers in health centres, pregnant women, people with chronic heart or lung diseases and occupational groups exposed to greater risk, for example, teachers.
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Christmas Market to bring festive magic to Puerto Portals A WIDE range of activities for the entire family PUERTO PORTALS will hold the fifth e d i t i o n o f i t s t r a d itio n al Christmas Market from December 11. Visitors will be able to enjoy the market, with 40 stands imitating the authentic Central European Christm a s m a r k e t s, e v ery d a y from midday to 9pm until January 6. The traditional wooden huts will offer: d e c o r a t i v e i t e m s , a c c e s sories, aromatic candles, African art, hand-painted crockery and ceramics, e d u c a t i o n a l g a me s , Colombian bags and accessories
and Swarovski applications, and much more. Guests will be able to sample an international and varied gastronomy, including traditional Christmas foods, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere with Christmas lights, ornaments, trees and festive music in the background. There will also be a wide range o f fre e a c tiv ities for the e ntire family. Children will be able to participate in events including workshops, storytelling and facepainting, to name but a few. There will also be live music
PUERTO PORTALS: Guests will be able to sample an international and varied gastronomy. performances of artists such as C a pe la or M a rino e M a rini; a circus school, dance academies a nd inte rna tiona l s c hools
performances. The visit of Santa Claus and the Three Kings Parade will add the magical touch.
The Thr ee Ki ngs ar r i ve by boat and distribute hundreds of gifts to all the children waiting for them.
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Water let out of reservoir WATER company Emaya closed the Gorg Blau and the Pareis torrent while trials were being carried out on valves installed recently during maintenance at the reservoir. Water was let out of the reservoir into the two riverbeds having previously informed the local town hall, the Guardia Civil, firemen, Tourism Department, Water Resources Department, Balearic Mountaineering and Climbing Federation and the Balearic Potholing Federation for safety reasons. Guardia Civil, Local Police and Civil Protection prevented people from accessing the areas while the water was being let out.
Food passion UNTIL November 29, Food Passion continues every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Port Adriano. The third edition of this event is ideal for food lovers, and an opportunity to try the tasting menus of the participating restaurants ranging from â‚Ź16 to â‚Ź25 for three dishes and a drink.
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Fairs and events around the island including market stalls and flamenco CHRISTMAS FAIR will have plenty of foods THE art exhibition ‘Open Mind’ by Estefania Sanchez-Amor, remains at the Rialto Living gallery in Palma de Mallorca until November 26. On Saturday and Sunday, the inland village of Caimari holds a small agricultural fair. Everything relating to olives is represented, including market stalls with black and green olives to eat, olive oil, products made from olive wood and much more, making visitors feel as if they have stepped back in time. The town is in the Tramuntana mountains, 10 minutes by car from Inca, and has just 700 inhabitants. There will also be live folklore performances, exhibitions, and tastings at local bars and restaurants. On Sunday in Llubi, bee keepers and honey makers from all over the islands gather at this festival, and enter their product into competitions. Also on Sunday, from 10am to 6pm, there will be a gourmet mushroom fair in Sant Llorenc des Car-
to try and handicrafts to purchase to brighten up your home
MUSHROOM FAIR: Will include cooking by renowned chefs. dassar at the station. The town in north east Mallorca holds the market which will include show cooking by chefs of renowned Mallorcan restaurants, gourmet tapas and food trucks. From next Friday, November 27,
until January 6, the annual Christmas Fair will be held in Palma with stalls selling festive goods and a chance to see Santa Claus. There will also be plenty of foods to try and handicrafts to purchase which will brighten up
your home over the festive season. Most of the stalls are in the Plaça España area, and others in Plaça Major and along the Ramblas, so all of the activity is focused around the city centre and the marina. The ice rink will also be set up once again in Parc de Ses Estacions from 10am to 10pm and costing €5 to hire some skates and try for 25 minutes not to fall over. Gloves must be worn. The following day, Saturday November 28, sees the start of the Sa Pobla fair, one of the largest in Mallorca in the autumn which is visited by thousands of people who flock to the streets to enjoy the typical markets of local produce and handicrafts. There are demonstrations by craftsmen, and exhibitions of martial arts by local children, as well as concerts for all tastes from modern rock bands to the traditional music of the Xeremier (Mallorcan bagpipes). It continues on Sunday November 29.
Also on Saturday November 28 is the 10th New Wine Fair in Santa Maria del Cami, starting at 9.30am with a tour by train of some of the vineyards in the region. Places are limited and cost €3. Bookings with the town hall on 971 620 131. In the evening from 8.30pm in Plaça de la Vila there will a meeting with local vineyard owners to taste some of their wines. Selected bars and restaurants will be offering tapas for €2, served with a glass of local wine. On the same night, from 9.30pm until midnight, Spanish flamenco dancer Eva Yerbabuena will be performing at Palma Auditorium. In Selva, the following morning, it is time for some more mushrooms, with the Fira de l´Esclatasang in the Mancor de la Vall area. There will be many stalls offering the huge wild mushrooms which can be used in many different dishes. It starts from 11am on Saturday and will also be held from 9am on Sunday.
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BE GENTLE: Always handle a hamster carefully. DOGS are telepathic and able to sense your emotions and frame of mind instantly. This is one reason for a dog who has misbehaved while you have been away to know that you are reacting angrily and, therefore, come to you saying ‘sorry’ or cower away. It does not remember the past misdemeanour but it does know your present reaction. Canine instincts vary in strength between breeds and individuals of the same breed. They are either there or not. They can be strengthened, weakened, or diverted, but cannot be put there and cannot be taken away. They might lie dormant and, once developed, can never be weakened. A dog with an obsession for chasing balls can be controlled by training and by providing other outlets for its energy. If a young dog is corrected the first time it chases a car it may give up the idea. But if it is allowed to chase cars the hunting instinct becomes stronger and in no time it will be very difficult, even impossible, to stop. The dog has the instinct of the hunt, which means a chase and a kill. Sadly, often the dog is killed by the car.
An active hamster is a happy one SELF-PRESERVATION: The instinct has been weakened by breeding. The first instinct is maternal and others cover such areas as survival, hunting, guarding, the pack, and self-preservation. The maternal instinct allows females to breed. The female is able to bring her pups into the world and care for them especially in the first four weeks. Self-preservation makes wild dogs furtive and afraid of the unfamiliar which is no use to man. This type of nervousness in the domestic dog is one of the common causes of problems in present-day dogs.
Nearly all cases where children have been attacked by dogs and owners have been bitten arise from nervousness. The dog is afraid it is going to be hurt and attacks first - fear, fright and bite. The instinct of self-preservation has been weakened by breeding from bold dogs rather than nervous ones, but has never been entirely removed. Most instincts provide pleasure to the dog, and because it associates the action with pleasure, the instinct grows stronger.
Ways to keep children safe when they are around pets SMALL children have trouble telling the difference between pets and toys, which could result in problems unless families thinking of getting a pet put some thought in the matter beforehand. The American Paediatricians’ Association gives the following advice on choosing the perfect pet and raising animal-smart youngsters: 1. F i n d a p e t t h a t l ik e s ch ild re n . Older animals are often a good choice as they are less likely to bite out of overexcitement, but it’s best to make sure they are already used to and like children.
2. Treat your pet as well as possible so it enjoys human company. Don’t tie dogs up as this can make them aggressive. 3. Never leave a child alone with an animal. Bites are often down to rough play as children are often unable to tell when a pet is getting overexcited. 4. Teach children not to put their faces close to animals. 5. Never let children pull pets tails, take their food or toys away or bother them while they’re eating or sleeping. 6. Vaccinate all pets. 7. Follow local bylaws and always keep pets under control.
8. Find out if neighbours have pets. Getting to know them will be a way of getting children used to animals before they have one of their own. 9. Teach children to stay well away from animals that seem threatening or nervous and teach them to recognise the signs. 10. Teach children to keep still if a dog that they don’t know approaches or tries to follow them, stressing that they should never kick out at them or try to run away. Tell them to keep their eyes on the dog while slowly walking a w a y ba c kw a rds until w e ll out of reach.
THIS week in our Small Furries series, we take a look at hamsters, more specifically, Dwarf or Syrian hamsters. Although this advice is valuable for all hamsters, these little fellows need lots of things to climb on and places to explore in their cage as they are very active and should not become bored. The classic exercise wheel is ideal, but ensure it has no spaces between the rungs which could trap and break their legs. Toilet roll tubes and boxes are ideal to hide in and chew as well as being inexpensive. But you can also find a plethora of toys in all pet shops. A good addition would be some wood to chew on; however, it must be untreated fruit tree branches and not old furniture. Better still, give them a gnawing block to help them wear their teeth down. Feeding time should be fun: scatter some food around the cage and hide some in tubes, so they have an adventure hunting
for it. Ensure their water supply is always fresh. Hamsters love to burrow! So ensure there is always a deep layer of shavings, torn up tissue or sawdust at the base of their cage. Hamsters are nocturnal, so leave them alone to rest by day. Early evening is the best time to handle them. If you keep waking them up in the day, they can become stressed and are more likely to bite. , for them it is morning so they are awake and active. What’s the best way to handle a hamster? Familiarity and routine is what you should aim for. Handle your hamster carefully from a young age so they’re used to it and not scared. This also cuts the chances of them biting. Remember, always be gentle. Use both hands as a scoop when handling them. Hold them low down over a flat surface: even a small fall can cause serious injury. Try to imagine how you would feel being picked up by something the size of an apartment block.
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Luck of the draw where I was born LOOK for the goodness in people as most are simple beings who want to have a happy life Vicki McLeod
Family Matters I’VE been staring at a blank screen trying to write this column for days. What do I say when everywhere I look there are stories of terror and brutal killings? I tried to wean myself off of the news on Monday, but I kept being dragged back in, checking Facebook or listening to the radio, 24 hour TV news. It’s quite difficult to avoid. When 911 happened I was with my boyfriend on holiday in France, we had been out for the day at a beautiful medieval village called Brantome. We’d canoed around a moat, had fun, eaten a delicious menu, and wound our way back through country lanes to the house where we were staying. Then we turned on the TV to see that two planes had flown into the Twin Towers and a new reality began. Absorbing the emotive messages from the families of the dead, trying to understand the intricate political situation that brought us to this point, won-
CASINO NIGHT: Try your hand at Roulette or Blackjack. dering what I can do to help or what I can do at all has occupied most of my waking thoughts since Friday. And in the end, what can I do? Or you for that matter? I think the key lies in remaining as loving and patient
towards ourselves and our neighbours as we possibly can. Look for the goodness in people because most people are simple beings who want to have what we all want: a happy family, a safe home, the oppor-
tunity to plan for the future and have ambitions and dreams and the chance to realise some of them. Many people around the world don’t have that lucky situation. It’s the luck of the draw that I was born where I
was and not in Syria or Iraq. I’m not sure that I can directly help them all, although I want to, but there are things which I can indirectly do which help people and spreads kindness: like raise money for reputable charities who are making a difference in parts of the world that I am unlikely to go to. Which is why I have chosen to raise money for Meditteranea this weekend. Mood Beach and Casino de Mallorca have partnered to do a Casino night on Saturday November 21 from 8pm. You can either go for a set menu including wine for 39€ per person, or just go straight to the gaming tables from 9pm and give a donation of 10€ per person. The tables (for Roulette and Blackjack) will be set up and run by the Casino staff who will be able to teach beginners how to play. There will be spot prizes for individual games and the overall winner of the night will go home with two VIP tickets worth more than 300€ for next year’s Son Amar show. All of the donations will go straight to Mediterranea. If you cannot go visit www.mediterraneaong.com.
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Vetiver - A new wonder plant and perfect for many gardens IT has many benefits including stabilising properties for a steeply sloping plot of land Dick Handscombe
Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.
I AM just back from a talking tour, and what better than being able to report on a great new idea from my travels. During travels to give talks to the Costa Blanca Gardening Circle in the Almanzora Valley Gardening Club and the Axarquia Gardening Club it was evident many expats were living in properties with steeply sloping gardens. They were concerned about what to plant to reduce, or hopefully totally stop, soil erosion during heavy rain. We discussed topics including the repairing or building of terrace walls and stabilising earth walls. But then by chance Anne and David Olson kindly picked me up to drive to Competa for the third talk, and told me about a wonder plant they used to solve
severe access and corrosion problems on their sloping land. En route we went to see the benefits of the plant Vetiver, Chrysopogon and Zizanioidea variety Monto, in their own and surrounding gardens. I was amazed and wished someone had introduced the plant to Spain many years ago. Vetiver has many uses on sloping and terraced land, the repair of agricultural water ways, in containers on terraces, surrounding ponds, lakes etc. Search www.vetiverspain. com and click ‘Team’ which contains many interesting photos of uses. I came home with a few plants to use in my garden. The plants are being used to hide the green painted back wall of my paella kitchen, as a feature on my largest raised terrace and in a water garden I am developing. Now a little more about the plant itself. Vetiver is originally from India and is related to lemon grass. It is an attractive green
and grows in clumps up to 1.5 metres high, with vertical roots going down up to two or three metres into the ground, hence its stabilising properties and
need for little watering after the first three months. Its upper growth with a grass like tuft turns an attractive purple colour. Once you have
two year plants, plantlets can be harvested from the outside of the clumps to expand your plantings. Next week I will share more
observations and ideas from my recent week away. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com November 2015
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It doesn’t add up in Cataluña Cassandra Nash A weekly look
RIDING ROUGHSHOD: Artur Mas of Junts pel Si party.
- and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
NO-ONE expected Cataluña’s Independence faction to go back on its decision to debate, vote on and approve secession from Spain. Neither did anyone expect the Spanish Government to take it lying down, hence Mariano Rajoy’s appeal to the Constitutional Court to halt the process. But although 52 per of Catalans voted for neither the Junts pel Si ticket nor the CUP party in the September 27 regional elections, between them they have scraped up a slim parliamentary majority. Artur Mas, his Junts pel Si fellow travellers and the CUP believe they are exercising their democratic rights when on the contrary they are riding roughshod over those 52 per cent of Cataluña.
Give it a go CATALUÑA tried to proclaim itself as an
independent republic in 1641, 1873, 1931 and 1934. All attempts came to nothing, sometimes in the conference chamber and other times on the battlefield, although this resounding lack of success has done nothing to deter Mas, Junqueras, Romeva and Baños. Perhaps they believe that hope really can triumph over experience if you insist often enough.
Generally speaking JULIO RODRIGUEZ, a four-star general and former Chief of the Defence Staff will stand as a Podemos candidate. Already in the reserve, he has been forced into retirement after the vice-president Soraya Saenz de Santamaria an-
Copycat behaviour ALL the party hierarchy in Podemos in the Basque Region have resigned, complaining that the party’s national directors are imposing their candidates and centralist views. In other words, Pablo Iglesias and Iñigo Errejon are behaving in exactly the same fashion as the political ‘caste’ that they affect to despise.
nounced t hat he had l ost t he gover nment’s confidence. He had violated the code of neutrality expected of him, she said. In “So there!” mode Rodriguez replied that he had already requested retirement anyway. Meanwhile, Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias has said he will make Rodriguez his Defence Minister if he wins the December 20 elections. That’s a curiously old-fashioned measure: doesn’t Iglesias know that civilians have occupied the post since 1979?
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Middle Eastern royal to rent a flat for €35,000 per month PENTHOUSE in Barcelona may now be the most expensive rental apartment in Spain By Eleanor Hawkins ALTHOUGH there are no official records to compare prices with, a 500 square metre penthouse apartment on Barcelona’s Paseo de Gracia may have just become the most expensive rental flat in Spain. A member of a Middle-Eastern royal family hell-bent on securing a place to stay in the city has just signed a contract to rent the flat, which boasts 300 square
metres of terraces, for a price of €35,000 per month, Prestige Barcelona agency has reported. The penthouse, in one of the city’s most expensive areas, has a sale price of €12 million and is just one example of the sort of luxury properties international property hunters are interested in, the agency said. In 2014, 90 per cent of the homes sold for more than €1 million were bought by customers from abroad, Prestige
Luxury home prices have fallen between 25 and 40 per cent since the property bubble burst. Barcelona revealed. Although they were not hit as hard, Coldwell Banker has reported that luxury
home prices have fallen between 25 and 40 per cent since the property bubble burst. Up until a few years ago, luxury properties in Spain were attracting investors from European and Scandinavian countries with France, the UK and Switzerland at the top of the list. Yet, the agency reported, since the recession things have changed and Eastern European, American and Asian buyers have entered the market.
Dress your home to impress John Graham The property expert
WHEN you’re selling your home, bear in mind that buyers need to be able to envisage what your home would look like if they were living there. So let’s run through a few practical low cost dress your home tips, which will make the buyer want to sign a purchase agreement. You should start by controlling the time of day when the buyer views your home. At this time of the year it’s important to get this right, sunlight will dress your home naturally. If your home is facing east, insist on a morning appointment. If your home is facing west, book an early afternoon appointment. If you live on a busy or noisy road, book an appointment when traffic is normally low. Make sure you carry out any repairs; remember buyers want to move straight in and prefer to buy a home with minimum repair costs. Give your ceilings, walls and doors a fresh coat of paint. Use light, neutral colours, which will help make rooms look bigger.
COSY AMBIENCE: Make the buyers feel at home. It’s a fact that having a beautiful kitchen can make all the difference, when buyers are undecided on whether or not to buy your home. Depending on your budget, buying new doors, draw fronts and work surfaces is less expensive than buying a new kitchen and can add extra value. For the ultimate wow factor buying a brand new modern kitchen with all the latest appliances will help. Whatever you decide to do to improve your kitchen, it will definitely help you sell your home. The dining area can be made more attractive by setting out the table with your best dining set and placing a floral centrepiece on the table. Bathrooms should be light, bright and clean. Buying a
new shower curtain or glass screen, new taps, a toilet seat and bathroom carpets will improve the look. To make bedrooms look more attractive think about buying new headboards, neutral coloured bed covers and matching scatter cushions, rugs and curtains. The illusion of extra space in your home is created by light, colour, furniture content and mirrors. Keep your curtains open during the buyers viewing and maximise the natural light coming into your home. Buy some extra wall mirrors and fit them strategically around your home; clever positioning of mirrors can add more light. Buy a few lamps and place them around your home, for a cosy ambience. Regardless of what time of day the buyer
views your home, make sure all the lights are on. Having too much furniture can make big rooms look small, so if you have storage space available I recommend that you put some away. De-cluttering also makes your home look more inviting, tidy and bigger. Let’s end by looking at a few important finishing touches you should take care of before the buyer arrives. Get rid of any bad smells, throw out the rubbish, clear away dirty laundry, and put some air fresheners around your home. If it’s a cold day, light your fire or turn on the heating and make your home feel warm and inviting. Last but not least, brew some fresh coffee when the buyers arrive, it’s an old trick and it works. If you follow my tips, your home will look bigger and better than other homes in the area. If you would like to sell your home and have our professional services in dressing your home to sell, contact me for an appointment. John Graham Professional Property Advisor Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute Email. Gk.ipad@me.com Twitter. @JohnGrahamFASI
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Car recalled IN a letter issued by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on November 9, Rolls Royce, owned by BMW, announced it was recalling a single Ghost, made in 2014, because of an issue with the airbags. According to the Financial Times, which first reported the story, the affected car had left its factory in Goodwood, East Sussex, in January 2014 but its North American owner had not yet taken delivery.
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The Radical: A car invented for the true ‘petrol head’ OWNERS believe they have built something which is more than just a sports car By John Smith RADICAL MOTORS, founded by Mick Hyde and Phil Abbott, have sold just 1,900 cars in 17 years but they are very proud of this number and believe they have built something more than just another sports car. According to the company, their original idea was to design a lightweight sports car that utilised superbike technology. In doing so they conceived a car that was faster than a supercar and totally driver focused. Radical was the first company to create a bespoke powertrain system for a superbikepowered sports racer. The cars were built not just for the discerning club racer but track day enthusiasts too. The founders looked at the various race series available in the UK but none provided the type of racing they knew their customers would crave. So they started their own, and became the first manufac-
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New world record set for tightest reverse parallel park ALASTAIR MOFFATT of Stunt Drive UK has broken the Guinness World Record
for the ‘tightest parallel parking in reverse’. The stunt took place on
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in front and behind. Moffatt pulled an exciting J-turn followed by a handbrake turn before slotting i nt o an i m possi bl y sm al l parking space. He beat the previous record of 35 centimetres which was set in 2012. Moff at t sai d he was ‘thrilled’ with the result. He added: “I’ve been practising this for quite a long time. Getting the record is fantastic, it means you’re the best in the world at something.”
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As well as supplying top quality kitchens, Adeste has now expanded into home furnishings sensible prices whether it’s a modest kitchen, a complete bespoke luxury kitchen or simply supplying to the trade or for public DIY. We are confident that we have one of the largest ranges of kitchen units, doors, worktops and components available under one roof here in Mallorca. We are also manufacturers, which enables us to offer the flexibility of non standard sizes, plus we can also offer an installation service second to none, unlike other kitchen
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Residents’ associations against bar terraces THEY claim terraces detract from the appearance of the protected area
NAPPY THEFT: €100 worth taken from supermarket.
Five years for stealing nappies A MAN is facing five years in prison for stealing four packets of nappies from a supermarket in Palma in December 2012. When he exited the store with the nappies, worth almost €100, he fled in a car which was waiting for him. Two cashiers ran after them and one was injured when she attempted to remove the car keys from the ignition. The other was able to record the number-plate and the police were informed. His lawyer claims that the accused was on drugs and desperately needed the nappies. The driver of the vehicle has already been tried and accepted a two-year sentence.
PALMA Federation of Reside nts ’ A s s oc ia tions ha s asked for bar terraces in the Paseo del Borne to be removed. The federation includes most residents’ associations in the c ity, w ho s upport the position of protectionis t a s s oc ia tion A R C A , w ho ha ve be e n a ga ins t the terraces since 2012. R e s ide nts s a y tha t the Borne is a protected area of great value and that the ter-
races detract from its appearance. They have also said that since day one, the catering sector knew they were only temporary. Meanwhile, on the other s ide of the fe nc e , the Balearic Islands Association and Federation of Businesses in the Commerce Sector (AFEDECO) has demanded that Palma City Hall allow the te rra c e s to re ma in in place.
Federation says terraces spoil look of Paseo del Borne.
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RACE BASE: Atlantic Rally for Cruisers sets sail from Las Palmas. By John Smith EVERY November since 1986 the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers has set sail from Las Palmas, bound 2,700 nautical miles westward across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. This year’s rally starts on November 22 and the majority of vessels should arrive in St Lucia by December 18. This is one of many rallies organised by the World Cruising Club and they are devised for the ‘average’ cruising boat and crew, helping people to realise their dream of making a long offshore passage.
This, the 30th Atlantic Rally sails from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay, St Lucia and has around 200 boats with 1,200 people who will sail the 2,700 nautical miles This is not a ‘hard-nosed’ race and it attracts a large number of quite disparate sailors including families with children, tough racers, cruising couples, big boats and modest boats. The organisers say that this is more than just a boat race, it is about friendships made ashore in the two weeks of pre-departure activities continued over the radio
net at sea. It’s about arriving in St Lucia to be met on the dock with a rum punch and a chilled beer, knowing you have achieved something fantastic crossing an ocean on a small sailboat. A somewhat longer version of the race is currently under way and involved a departure from Las Palmas on November 8 with yachts heading for the Cape Verde Islands from whence they would then also head for St Lucia covering a total of 2,955 nautical miles before they complete the rally by about December 3.
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TRADITIONALLY small submarines were torpedo like and used by divers during the Second World War to stealthily approach enemy ships and attach limpet mines to them. After the war, there was a steady increase in development of these small submarines for scientific research, some of which were manned and others for deep sea exploration were remotely controlled. Nowadays, however, with prices ranging from $20,000 (€18,750) to $3 million (€2.8 million) there is a personal submarine to suit every pocket with the cheapest version looking like a motor scooter with a diving helmet and the most expensive being able to
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ngly popular must-have ‘toy’ transport up to three people in relative comfort. If you own a superyacht, then you need a supersub to go with it and there is a wide range to choose from. A former James Bond villain, Graham Hawkes, who appeared as the pilot of a small submersible in For Your Eyes Only, has been at the forefront of the development of high-end submarines and trained Richard Branson on piloting one his machines. The submarines themselves come in all shapes and sizes and there is even one which is styled to look like a shark. Although there has been the well publicised financial crisis, the market isn’t huge and there are still enough wealthy people around to keep a number of manufacturers in business.
Yachting achievements will be rewarded at the annual gala ceremony.
Alicante wants Shortlist announced for to keep Volvo Yachtsman of the Year ALICANTE will do ‘everything possible’ to ensure the city does not lose the start of the Volvo Ocean Race from 2017 according to Councillor for Tourism, Eva Montesinos. In the summer of this year, the promoter of the Volvo Ocean Race threatened to sue the Valencian Government unless a €581,813 debt was paid as agreed as part of the contracted deal done with the previous government. The two sides set a maximum cost of €4.5 million for the village, which should have been covered by spon-
sorship revenue. If sponsorship gained was less than the costs generated, it was agreed the council would accept responsibility for costs of up to €3 million although any revenues generated above the amount would be profit for Volvo and not the regional government. Councillor Montesinos said they were now trying to seek private sponsors for the next start of the race and were looking to the Regional Secretary of Tourism, Francesc Colomer, for support.
EXCEPTIONAL contenders will make the judges job difficult By Declan Scanlan THE 2015 shortlist for the boats.com YJA Yachtsman of the Year Award has been announced, and no doubt all of the nominees will be looking forward to the gala ceremony in London on Tuesday January 12, 2016, at Trinity House, London. Amongst the candidates is Giles Scott, who has been unrivalled in the Finn class since
October 2013. Scott has also been involved in the Ben Ainslie Racing Team’s win at the Portsmouth Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World series. Also on the shortlist is Ian Walker, the first skipper from the UK to win the Volvo Ocean Race. Walker was part of the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing victory in the 2014/15 tournament. Another contender is Ian Williams, who was victorious
in the ISAF World Match Racing Championship for the fifth time, a record which saw him end the 2014/15 season with 12 event wins and 35 podium finishes. The boats.com Young Sailor of the Year Award will also be handed out at the event in London, with Jack Lewis, Eleanor Poole and Cameron Tweedle all in the running. Brand manager Katie Jackson for boats.com said: “The
shortlist of nominees for the UK’s top sailing award, the boats.com YJA Yachtsman of the Year Award, is always very strong. This year, the list highlights some exceptional achievements, and it’s going to be tough for the members of the YJA to choose a winner.” “We’re already looking forward to learning who the winners are at the ceremony in January,” she added.
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Bullfighting in Spain: Is it part of culture or barbaric murder? MORE than 430,000 people have signed a petition against plans to introduce two-year bullfighting courses into schools Nora Johnson
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THEY’RE at it again! Yes, I can only be referring to the for- and againstbullfighting lobbies here in Spain. More than 430,000 people have signed a petition against plans by the pro-bullfighting conservative government to introduce two-year bullfighting courses in Spanish schools. Well, I’m with the pro-bullfighting lobby on this one. I’m not going to repeat the arguments, just saying that the world would be a poorer, duller place without it. Most people have no idea about
BULLFIGHTING: Without it the world would be a duller place.
the rules or background and see it as a ‘man vs beast’ charade with the odds heavily stacked against the animal, which misses the point entirely. The more rational argument is that, as a society, we’re incredibly hypocritical. We eat meat without knowing where it comes from, or use animal products (do you own leather shoes?) without any idea how these animals were kept or slaughtered. As long as the animal products are nicely packaged, we’re happy to believe they all had a beautiful life on a farm somewhere and died a ‘humane’ death. This, of course, couldn’t be further from the harsh reality. The ‘toros bravos’ live as quasiwild animals for four to seven years, without much human interference. Four to seven years roaming the countryside, or one to two in a battery farm and then ending up in an
abattoir. I know which one I’d go for. Granted, the last 20 minutes of their lives are pretty cruel but their quality of life, overall, is so much better than those millions of industrially-raised and kept animals consumed and exploited every day. As for ‘killing for food vs killing for fun’, after each ‘corrida’, their meat is given to the poor. That’s part of the tradition. Unless someone is a die-hard vegan and doesn’t use any animal products (which, in our society, is fairly impossible), it’s hard to mount a credible attack on bullfighting in the 21st century. To anyone who does, I say BULLOCKS! Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook
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Winners in the Senior League IN the match between the Corsaris-Dimonis team against Ibiza, the final score was 25 to 12 BALEARES U18 LEAGUE. The U18 teams from RC Ponent and El Toro RC joined with Ibiza RFC in a triangular tournament in the second round of the U18 Baleares League. The closest match of the day was, as always between rivals RC Ponent and El Toro RC in which the Palma team came out in front with a final score of 24 points to 7. The Ibiza RFC U18 which has had three seasons without a team in this category found it difficult to make any headway against the more experienced opposition but have some players who showed promise. BALEARES SENIOR LEAGUE. An unseasonally warm and sunny afternoon saw El Toro RC welcome Bahia RC to Son Caliu for their first home match of this season’s Senior League. Supporters of both sides saw a tough match in which both sides tackled hard and found it difficult to break through the opponents defences. The first try came for the home team as Hicham El Isidry shot through to put the first points on the board. Bahia RC lost an opportunity to score from a scrum three metres from El Toro RC try line just after the half time break and although they pushed hard, most of the second half action took place in the Bahia RC half of the pitch. The home team scored two more tries, one converted and a penalty kick to stay well ahead. The younger players of El Toro RC had the advantage as their opponents began to tire and they kept the pressure on. Bahia RC made a last minute effort which was held up by El Toro RC defences so their score remained at
SENIOR LEAGUE: Tense match was played between TRUC and Corsaris-Dimonis. zero. Final score was 20 points to 0 for the home team. In the match between the combined Corsaris RFC and Dimonis RC team against Ibiza RC the final score was 25 points to 12.
Trepitjadors and Mallorca Bocs took part. Following these matches the younger teams from the same clubs had their chance to play.
YOUNGER CATEGORIES. The U14 teams were first on the pitch on Sunday morning in the next leg of their league. Teams from RC Ponent, Agora Portals and a mixed team comprising of players from El Toro RC, Dimonis,
COMING UP NEXT WEEKEND In the Senior league next weekend TRUC host Corsaris and Dimonis RC, RC Ponent is due to play Bahia RC in S’Arracco and Ibiza RFC are at home to Shamrock RC.
Rosberg wins the ‘boring’ Brazilian Grand Prix
LEO MESSI: Will play against Real Madrid in El Clasico on Saturday.
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SOCCER ROUND-UP - Last week’s friendly internationals ended: Belgium 3 Italy 1, Czech Republic 4 Serbia 1, France 2 Germany 0, Northern Ireland 1
Ukraine defeated Slovenia 2-0. In the U21 Euro qualifiers, there were wins for Scotland and Wales, a draw for England and defeats for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. And it was all worth while for FL2 leaders Plymouth who last Saturday made a 670-mile round trip to play York and won 2-1. The 10 Premiership games this weekend are: ChelseaNorwich, Crystal PalaceSunderland, Everton-Villa, Manchester City-Liverpool, Newcastle-Leicester, Southampton-Stoke, SpursWest Ham, SwanseaBournemouth, WatfordManchester United and WBAArsenal. The top Championship match is Burnley-Brighton; we have Bury-Burton, CoventryGillingham and WalsallSheffield United in FL1 and Dagenham-Oxford and Plymouth-Exeter in FL2 while here in Spain, it’s El Clasico -
Real Madrid v Barcelona (Saturday). With managers getting sacked 10 a penny, exVilla boss Paul Lambert has taken charge at Blackburn, with Alan Irvine his assistant. FORMULA ONE - Nico Rosberg won last Sunday’s ‘boring’ Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. World champion Lewis Hamilton was second with Sebastian Vettel third. Hamilton has yet to win in Brazil after nine attempts. The final F1 race of 2015 is in Abu Dhabi on November 29. Meanwhile, Red Bull and Toro Rosso have confirmed they’ll be competing next year.
NICO ROSBERG: Celebrated F1 success in Brazilian Grand Prix.
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Latvia 0, Slovakia 3 Switzerland 2, Spain 2 England 0 (the latter’s first defeat in 16 games) and Wales 2 Netherlands 3. On Tuesday, England met France and Belgium played Spain. Hopefully, in Dublin on Monday, the Republic of Ireland qualified for Euro 2016 by beating Bosnia in the return leg of their play-off game, having drawn the first game 11. In other first leg matches, Sweden beat Denmark 2-1 and
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WEMBLEY’S arch was lit up in the colours of the Tricolore as fans began to enter for Tuesday’s England v France football friendly with heavy security surrounding the stadium. Prince William was joined by England manager Roy Hodgson and French coach Didier Deschamps on the field at Wembley to lay floral tributes before the national anthems. English and French fans united for a rendition of the French National Anthem with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger
among those in the crowd as the French players stood arm in arm for both anthems. There followed a minute’s silence in tribute to those who lost their lives in Friday’s attacks in Paris and the crowd observed the silence in a fine show of solidarity. An extra 10,000 tickets were made available for the match since Friday’s attacks and fans quickly took the opportunity to make a stand, united and unafraid, at the sporting event. On the field Alli scored
first for England towards the end of the first half after some skilful linking with Rooney to put a 20 yard shot past Lloris. Alli won the ball in the middle of the park and threaded it through to Sterling who put Rooney in for a volley for England’s second. France made two changes including Lassana Diarra for Cabaye, to a moving round of applause, and Giroud on for Gignac. It was a good performance from England on a night which French keeper Hugo
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England 2-0 France as Wembley makes a stand
Roy Hodgson, Prince William and Didier Deschamps with floral tributes. Lloris rightly said was “more about solidarity.” England: Hart; Clyne, Cahill, Stones, Gibbs; Dier, Alli; Barkley, Rooney, Sterling; Kane.
Subs: Smalling, Butland, Jones, Walker, Bertrand, Shelvey, Mason, Lingard, Lallana, Heaton France: Lloris; Sagna, Koscielny, Varane, Digne; Matu-
idi, Schneiderlin, Cabaye; Martial, Gignac, Ben Arfa. Subs: Jallet, Evra, Perrin, Griezmann, Giroud, Diarra, Mangala, Mandanda, Sissoko, Pogba, Coman, Costil.